Title: Former minister Thambwe Mwamba ends the debate on the nationality of Moïse Katumbi
Introduction :
The former Minister of Justice, Alexis Thambwe Mwamba, recently spoke to put an end to the debate on the nationality of Congolese opponent Moïse Katumbi. In an exclusive interview with RFI, Thambwe Mwamba claimed to have issued a nationality certificate to Katumbi in 2015 and that he had never canceled it. According to him, it is time to let Katumbi run in the presidential election scheduled for December 20, 2023.
A false debate on the nationality of Moïse Katumbi:
Thambwe Mwamba denounces what he calls a “false debate” on the nationality of Moïse Katumbi. He claims that he has never had proof of the allegation that Katumbi is of Italian origin, and that documents provided by French lawyer Éric Dupond-Moretti confirmed that Katumbi’s commune of residence did not recognize not his Italian nationality. Thambwe Mwamba also points out that the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi, had ordered the issuance of Katumbi’s passport in 2019, which reinforces his legitimacy as a Congolese citizen.
Let Moïse Katumbi introduce himself:
For Thambwe Mwamba, it is time to let Moïse Katumbi run in the presidential election. He believes it would be immoral to oppose his candidacy based on past allegations regarding his nationality. According to him, the country should not be divided by excluding people from the electoral race. He calls for an end to this debate and to allow Katumbi to exercise his right to run as a candidate.
Conclusion :
The intervention of the former Minister of Justice Alexis Thambwe Mwamba puts an end to the debate on the nationality of Moïse Katumbi. By claiming to have issued a certificate of nationality to Katumbi in 2015 and emphasizing the support of the President of the Republic, Thambwe Mwamba asks that Katumbi be able to freely run in the presidential election. He calls for putting past controversies aside and focusing on the country’s political future.