Louis-Firmin Kongoubé published a text on August 30, signed by "Le Printemps Centrafricain," calling for the removal of Mathieu Simplice Sarandji from the presidency of the National Assembly at Votongo-2. The publication, dated August 30 at 12:51 PM, questioned the French nationality of public figures. Le Printemps Centrafricain declared, "LE PRINTEMPS CENTRAFRICAIN APPELLE À LA DESTITUTION DU FRANCO-CENTRAFRICAIN MONSIEUR SARANDJI MATHIEU SIMPLICE DE LA PRÉSIDENCE DE L’ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE À VOTONGBO-2." Kongoubé further asked, "L’enfant DOLOGUÉLÉ prénommé Anicet-Georges est-il la seule personnalité publique de premier plan à disposer de la nationalité française depuis 1961 en République Centrafricaine?" He urged citizens "à faire des recherches dans les archives du journal officiel de la République Française" and "à communiquer le plus vite au Printemps Centrafricain les décrets de naturalisation ou réintégration dans la nationalité française."
Call for Sarandji's Dismissal
Louis-Firmin Kongoubé, representing Le Printemps Centrafricain, issued a public call for the "destitution" of Mathieu Simplice Sarandji from his position as president of the National Assembly at Votongo-2. The organization explicitly designated Sarandji as "Franco-Centrafricain" in its demand for his removal. This action is part of a broader inquiry initiated by Kongoubé into the nationality of prominent public figures in the République Centrafricaine. The text, dated August 30, specifically targets Sarandji, urging his dismissal from the legislative leadership. Le Printemps Centrafricain's statement shows concerns regarding dual nationality among high-ranking officials.
Nationality Debate Widens
Louis-Firmin Kongoubé extended his inquiry beyond Mr. Sarandji, explicitly raising questions about the French nationality of Anicet-Georges Dologuélé. Kongoubé asked whether "L’enfant DOLOGUÉLÉ prénommé Anicet-Georges est-il la seule personnalité publique de premier plan à disposer de la nationalité française depuis 1961 en République Centrafricaine?" This query broadens the scope of the nationality debate to include other prominent public figures. He urged citizens to "faire des recherches dans les archives du journal officiel de la République Française" for relevant documents. Kongoubé then requested that any findings, specifically "les décrets de naturalisation ou réintégration dans la nationalité française," be communicated swiftly to Le Printemps Centrafricain. The organization's initial call stated, "LE PRINTEMPS CENTRAFRICAIN APPELLE À LA DESTITUTION DU FRANCO-CENTRAFRICAIN MONSIEUR SARANDJI MATHIEU SIMPLICE DE LA PRÉSIDENCE DE L’ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE À VOTONGBO-2."
Context and Background
Louis-Firmin Kongoubé's request specifically targets individuals who naturalized or reintegrated French nationality after reaching the age of majority and currently hold "regalian posts" within the administration of President Faustin Touadéra. The inquiry by Le Printemps Centrafricain extends to questioning whether Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is the sole prominent public figure to have possessed French nationality since 1961 in the Central African Republic. This broadens the scope of the investigation into dual nationality among high-ranking officials. The organization seeks to identify any other public figures who might fall under these criteria.
Broader Implications
Louis-Firmin Kongoubé has urged citizens of the République Centrafricaine to conduct investigations into the archives of the French Official Journal. He specifically requested Centrafricans to search for decrees pertaining to naturalization or reintegration into French nationality. This call aims to identify public figures who may hold dual French citizenship. Kongoubé's organization, Le Printemps Centrafricain, seeks for these findings to be communicated swiftly. The request for archival research shows a broader effort to scrutinize the backgrounds of high-ranking officials within the country. This initiative expands the scope of the ongoing nationality debate beyond specific individuals.
