The Coalition Article 64 for the Defense of Constitutional Order (C64) has announced the postponement of its planned peaceful march scheduled for this Wednesday, July 22, outside the Palais de la Nation to demand President Félix Tshisekedi’s resignation. The decision, communicated through a statement signed in Kinshasa on Monday, July 20, comes after consultations with religious leaders who called for giving dialogue a genuine chance.

The C64 statement, bearing the signatures of its five leaders—Martin Fayulu (ECiDé), Jean-Marc Kabund (A.Ch), Moïse Katumbi (Ensemble), Augustin Matata (LGD), and Delly Sesanga (Envol)—emphasizes that this delay is a “gesture of responsibility” rather than a retreat from defending constitutional order. The coalition reaffirms its opposition to any constitutional amendments, citing Articles 70 and 220 which limit presidential terms to two.

The coalition has set clear conditions: the inclusive national dialogue must be officially convened “without delay” to address critical issues such as external aggression and insecurity in Eastern DRC, governance crises, economic challenges, and necessary reforms for national reunification and peace consolidation. They also demand “confidence-building measures” to reassure all stakeholders.

The C64 warns that responsibility for the process’s continuation “now rests with Félix Tshisekedi and his regime.” It cautions against any provocative actions, particularly the constitutional amendment process and potential referendum legislation. The coalition sets an ultimatum: if the inclusive national dialogue is not officially convened by August 15, 2026, or if commitments remain unfulfilled, they reserve the right to “draw all necessary political consequences” and call for renewed peaceful citizen actions. Meanwhile, the coalition maintains all structures, both domestically and in the diaspora, in a state of “maximum mobilization and alert.”