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DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
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- Tshisekedi however said any extension of his presidency would only be done by consulting the people through a referendum.
- "I have not asked for a third term, but I'm telling you - if the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," he said on Wednesday.
- He added that the elections may not be held on schedule because of the conflict in the east of the country.
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Emery Makumeno,BBC Africa, Kinshasaand Basillioh Rukanga DR Congo Presidency/XPresident Félix Tshisekedi said the timing of the next elections would depend on ending the conflict in eastern DR Congo Democratic Republic of Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi has said he may consider seeking a third term in office when his mandate expires in 2028.
Tshisekedi however said any extension of his presidency would only be done by consulting the people through a referendum. The law allows a maximum of two terms.
"I have not asked for a third term, but I'm telling you - if the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," he said on Wednesday.
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