The
Democratic Republic of Congo has earmarked a budget of $6 million to
commemorate the first anniversary of President Felix Tshisekedi’s accession to
power.
According to the government, it is imperative for the country to
celebrate a democratic and peaceful alternation of power. The decision has,
however, sparked mixed reactions and opposition backlash.
“This is a comedy and madness,” said former prime minister and
leader of the Lamuka opposition party, Adolphe Muzito.
The spokesperson for Moïse Katumbi, Olivier Kamitatu also
denounced the move, calling it ‘‘mismanagement of public resources in the face
of unending challenges of the country.”
In spite of the criticisms, the event is scheduled for the 24
January in the capital Kinshasa. It coincides with the day former president
Joseph Kabila handed over to Tshisekedi.
In a related development, Congolese parliamentarians last Sunday
voted an $11.5 billion budget for the year 2020, in a country where most live
on less that $ 2 a day.
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