Central African Republic: Touadera proposes a constitutional referendum in the name of "people's aspirations"
Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, during a one-year term ceremony at the National Assembly, in Bangui on March 30, 2022 © Barbara Debout / AFP
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The Central African president spoke Friday evening in a message to the nation, on the eve of the 62nd anniversary of independence.
The Head of State portrayed himself as a defender of the country's sovereignty and, on the subject of the fundamental law, which is creating a stir in Bangui, "
sensitive to the deep aspirations of the people
".
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August 13 is an opportunity to "
rekindle the flame of hope
" attacks Faustin-Archange Touadéra, "
the manifestation of our common desire to build a sovereign and democratic state
", he continues.
“
We want to prove that we are a people who know where they come from, a people who know where they are going, a people who know what they want.
»
And according to the Head of State, what the Central African people want is a constitutional referendum: "
since the republican dialogue last March, more and more voices have been raised to demand the revision
", according to him. .
“
Our legal corpus is not immutable.
It must adapt to social, political, technical and environmental developments, both national and international
”, he further believes.
"
The national representation has shown itself to be sensitive to the deep aspirations of the people expressed through petitions and marches of support
", which is why the Assembly "
asked the government to initiate the referendum procedure
".
“
I will do nothing without the will of the people who hold national sovereignty,
adds Faustin-Archange Touadéra,
however, I cannot remain indifferent to the cries of the hearts of my people who are the depository par excellence of sovereign power.
I listened to you.
I take note of your urgent requests which have reached me from everywhere demanding a new Constitution.
»
And to conclude: “
It will be up to the government to notify and respond to the request of the National Assembly, I mean, at your request.
»
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To read also: Central African Republic: creation of a Republican Bloc against a third term of President Touadéra
Another point of his speech: Faustin-Archange Touadéra highlighted the adoption of the law on cryptocurrencies, an "
unheard of opportunity
" for the country according to him, and the recent lifting of the UN arms embargo. destined for the army, which, according to him, constituted "
a hostage-taking
" of the country.
He specifically thanked some friendly countries and leaders, the Minusca troops and the
Russian and Rwandan "
bilateral forces ".
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Central African Republic
Faustin-Archange Touadera