Major opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched a coalition against any planned amendment to the country’s constitution, accusing the government of attempting to extend its stay in power.
The coalition was unveiled during a press conference in the capital, Kinshasa, where opposition leaders warned against efforts to alter constitutional provisions on presidential term limits.
The opposition parties alleged that the administration of President Felix Tshisekedi may be considering constitutional changes ahead of the end of his second and final term in 2028.
Under the Congolese constitution, presidents are limited to two five-year terms in office. Tshisekedi, who has been in power since 2019, was re-elected for a second term in 2023.
Opposition leaders say the newly formed coalition aims to defend democratic principles, protect constitutional order, and mobilise citizens against any attempt to extend presidential tenure beyond the legal limit.
The government has not officially announced plans to amend the constitution, but political tensions continue to rise as debates over governance and democratic reforms intensify in the country.