Opposition in DR Congo calls for protests over constitutional revision

President Felix Tshisekedi of Democratic Republic of Congo

Opposition in DR Congo calls for protests over constitutional revision

 

The leading opposition political forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have come out strongly against the proposed revision of the country’s constitution and called on the population to stage protests against President Felix Tshisekedi’s initiative.

President Felix Tshisekedi of Democratic Republic of Congo
President Felix Tshisekedi of Democratic Republic of Congo

The opposition has described the constitutional revision initiative as a “diabolical plan to consolidate the Balkanization of the country.” They maintain that the plan poses a substantial threat to national sovereignty and democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC. As a result, politicians have called on the local population to mobilize demonstrations against the amendments.

WHO Estimates 3 Million Vaccines Needed to Contain Mpox Outbreak

“Congolese people, it’s time to wake up. We must defend our rights and sovereignty, and prevent Mr. Felix Tshisekedi from carrying out a constitutional coup.”

President Felix Tshisekedi of Democratic Republic of Congo
President Felix Tshisekedi of Democratic Republic of Congo

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *