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 “.
August 13 is an opportunity to rekindle the flame of hope » attacks Faustin-Archange Touadéra, « the manifestation of our common will 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 still believes. ” The national representation has shown itself to be sensitive to the deep aspirations of the people expressed through petitions and marches of support », this is why the Assembly « asked the government to initiate the referendum procedure “.
” I will do nothing without the will of the people holding national sovereignty, adds Faustin-Archange Touadéra, however, I cannot remain indifferent to the heartfelt cries 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 give notice and to follow up on the request of the National Assembly, I mean, on your request. »
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Another point of his speech: Faustin-Archange Touadéra highlighted the adoption of the law on cryptocurrencies, a ” incredible opportunity for the country, he said, and the recent lifting of the UN arms embargo on the army, which he said constituted ” a hostage-taking ” from the country. He specifically thanked certain friendly countries and leaders, the Minusca troops and the ” bilateral forces Russians and Rwandans.