The Independent National Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (CENI) managed to complete the identification and registration of voters in just four months, which was praised by the Mission for Integrity and Electoral Mediation of the religious denominations. Contrary to the predictions of some election experts, the CENI managed to meet the tight deadline.
The Electoral Integrity and Mediation Mission, which witnessed this process, congratulated the CENI for the quality of its work, which made it possible to draw up a reliable electoral register. She also encouraged the CENI to follow a transparent approach by launching a call for tenders for an external audit of the electoral register. The latter will make it possible to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the system, as well as any corrective measures to be put in place.
The external audit, which will take place from May 15 to 20, will be conducted by a mixed mission of national and international experts. This initiative shows the will of the CENI to guarantee the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.
The Electoral Integrity and Mediation Mission also called on stakeholders to support the CENI in its actions, while ensuring that the latter remains independent according to the constitution of the Republic.
This good news is an encouragement for the holding of free, fair and transparent elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The actions of the CENI clearly demonstrate its desire to guarantee the integrity of the electoral process while respecting the deadlines set.