The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opposition has condemned a new law enacted by President Félix Tshisekedi that opens the door to constitutional changes, accusing him of seeking to extend his hold on power.

“He openly declares that he wants to stay in power until someone strong enough can drive him out,” said Jean-Baptiste Kasekwa, an opposition politician and member of the C64 coalition, which brings together the country’s main opposition parties.

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi enacted a law that paves the way for constitutional change, condemned by the opposition as an attempt to cling to power.