Constitution Quote by Joseph Kabila
“Within the constitution there is the word "referendum." You can change the constitution by referendum. But we have not yet called for a referendum. As of today, we have not yet organized any meeting or discussions on how to change the constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2015
The speaker notes that the constitution allows amendment by referendum, yet no referendum has been organized or discussed yet.
In simple terms: Constitution can be changed by referendum, but none has been called.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for initiating a constitutional referendum.
Themes
politics
law
citizen participation
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- political party meetings
- civil society forums
- media campaigns
- legislative sessions
Key Concepts
democratic process
constitutional amendment
public engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent organizing a referendum now?
- How can citizens pressure leaders to schedule one?
A Different Perspective
Referendums require broad consensus and logistical planning, which can be difficult.
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