- Politique
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated a crucial second examination of the proposed legislation outlining the framework for organizing a national referendum. This significant political development was announced by Senate President Sama Lukonde during a plenary session held on Wednesday, June 10.
The bill, which delineates the precise conditions under which a referendum would be conducted across the DRC, was forwarded to the Upper House of Parliament by the National Assembly. It has since been remitted to the Political, Administrative and Legal (PAJ) Commission for an in-depth review, with a strict three-day deadline set for the submission of its comprehensive report.
Originally, this legislative proposal was brought forth in the National Assembly by Deputy Paul-Gaspard Ngondankoy, who represents the territory of Yahuma in the Tshopo province.
The lower chamber of Parliament had previously adopted this text with an overwhelming majority on May 9. Out of 351 deputies participating in the vote, 348 cast their ballots in favor of its adoption, while only two voted against, and one abstained, demonstrating broad consensus for the measure at that stage.
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