Law on yourself.
Shikadi signed the referendum document.
President Dr. Congo, with his own signature, opened the way for himself to change the constitution, which did not specify this way. Felix Shikadi approved the law on holding a referendum.
The law describes how a new constitution can be prepared and put to a vote, as well as how existing articles can be changed. Parliament approved this last month amid street protests, dispersed by the police, and sharp criticism from the opposition, which was certain that the referendum was intended to abolish the two-term limit on the presidency.
The date of the vote has not yet been announced, and Shiskedi himself denies plans for a third term, although he previously stated that he would accept it if the Congolese wanted it. The president also has a convenient backup move, because back in May he said that the 2028 elections may not be held on time if the war in the east of the country continues and North and South Kivu remain under the control of the rebels.
The opposition, meanwhile, is seeking support abroad and recently traveled to Brussels to complain, though without meeting with senior Belgian leadership, its tour remains a demonstration.
We have written more than once that Shishkadi will remain in power, and the signed law only confirms this situation. Now it remains to be seen how the president of the DRC will play his party, through a referendum with a new constitution or through postponed elections under the pretext of war.
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