Referendum bill: Former Senator Michel Bongongo calls on the Senate to show 'wisdom and prudence'

Former Senator Michel Bongongo Ikoli Ndombo called on the Senate to examine the referendum organization bill with prudence, in an open letter dated June 11, 2026. He recalled the 2015 episode where the Senate amended a population census bill after strong public mobilization, helping to preserve stability. Bongongo urges senators to listen to the people's voice and prioritize the general interest, as the bill adopted by the National Assembly sparks divergent interpretations.