DRC Coalition Defends Referendum After Constitutional Court Ruling

• The Constitutional Court of the DRC declared the law setting conditions for organizing referendums constitutional on July 28, 2026.
• The Coalition de l'Article 5 (C5) defended the referendum and called for respect of the court's ruling.
• Lawyers advising clients on referendum-related matters should be prepared to advise on compliance with the Constitutional Court's rulings.

The C5 had previously advocated for the referendum to proceed as planned.

The Constitutional Court of the DRC issued a ruling on July 28, 2026, declaring that the law setting conditions for organizing referendums is constitutional. This decision has sparked a reaction from the Coalition de l'Article 5 (C5), which defended the referendum and called for respect of the court's ruling. The C5 had previously advocated for the referendum to proceed as planned.

The law in question, which sets conditions for organizing referendums, has been a subject of controversy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Constitutional Court's decision is seen as a significant development in the country's legal landscape. The court's ruling is final and binding, and its implications will be closely watched by lawyers advising clients on referendum-related matters.

The C5's defense of the referendum and call for respect of the Constitutional Court's ruling highlights the importance of upholding the rule of law in the DRC. The court's decision has significant implications for the country's electoral process, and lawyers advising clients on referendum-related matters should be prepared to advise on compliance with the court's rulings. Potential disruptions to planned referendums are also a concern, and lawyers should watch for any developments that may impact their clients' plans.

Lawyers advising clients on referendum-related matters should watch for potential disruptions to planned referendums and be prepared to advise on compliance with Constitutional Court rulings.

Source: Original reporting via RDC : la Coalition de l'Article 5 défend le référendum et appelle au respect de l'arrêt de la Cour constitutionnelle