Congo opposition condemns new bill seen as opening the way for a third term for President Tshisekedi
The measure would reset presidential term limits and still needs Tshisekedi’s signature after both houses approved it unanimously.
- On Monday, the Democratic Republic of the Congo Senate adopted a constitutional reform bill enabling a referendum on a new constitution that could reset term limits for President Felix Tshisekedi, following earlier passage in the National Assembly.
- The bill bypasses existing constitutional term limits by allowing amendments during periods of 'major dysfunction' paralyzing state institutions; opposition lawmakers walked out weeks ago in protest, enabling the vote to proceed without them.
- On Tuesday, leading opposition figure Martin Fayulu condemned the vote, accusing Tshisekedi of betraying his oath; main opposition parties united under Coalition Article 64 describe the bill as a power grab.
- Violent clashes erupted last week in Kinshasa when security forces fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators, with opposition leader Delly Sesanga among those injured during the unrest.
- Fayulu announced a march to the presidential palace for July 8, while the country grapples with crises including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebellion and Ebola outbreak amid Senate President Jean-Michel Sama Lukond's defense of the vote.
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After the Assembly in early June, the Senate, in turn, has adopted a bill on the organization of referendums, with a view to revising the Constitution, which paves the way for a third term for the President.
Congo Opposition Condemns New Bill Seen as Opening the Way ...
Congo Senate adopts bill that could lead to new term for president
DR Congo Senate clears way for president's third term push
DR Congo’s Senate passed a bill on referendums, potentially allowing President Tshisekedi to seek a third term. This move sparks opposition amid constituti Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-senate-clears-way-for-presidents-third-term-push/
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Independent EspañolDAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The opposition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday condemned the adoption of a bill that could open the door to a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi, denouncing what...
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) adopted late Monday a bill on the organization of referendums in the country, a technical text, which, however, paves the way for a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi.
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