The proponent of a controversial law that borders on electoral crisis, Noel Tshiani, has sent a ‘boy who cried lion’ call demanding protection from state agents claiming his life was in danger.
Tshiani is proposing a law known as Congolite which will require anyone seeking the Office of President to have both parents Congolese.
The bill has created discord and is being blamed for the rising insecurity and tribal discourse in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has arisen ahead of the December 20 presidential election.
Observers state that the bill seeks to eliminate popular opposition leader Moise Katumbi from challenging President Felix Tshisekedi.
Katumbi’s father, Nissim Soriano, is a Greek-Jew who fled the Holocaust and settled in the Belgian colony and married a Congolese woman mama Virginie.
Tshiani’s law is seen as a direct target sponsored by the Tshisekedi empire to prevent Katumbi, leader of Together for the Republic party, from seeking election.
The proposal has triggered countrywide protests and condemnation from civil society, the church, and international community.
Sensing that his proposal is unpopular and is not receiving any support, Tshiani has created a security concern around himself, claiming his life was in danger.
He told local media that he has received threats therefore fears for his safety.
Tshiani is expected to get the audience of the Interior Minister to secure him as he continues to fuel divisions in the country.
