The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to hold general elections next December. The organizations involved in the electoral process are mobilized to ensure transparent elections. The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) notably called on the population to be vigilant so that the elections are credible and the leaders are truly elected.
During its 60th plenum held in Lubumbashi, CENCO called for caution and vigor, saying that the Congolese were deceived in the last elections, and that it is time for them to make the choice themselves and not to allow foreign elements to intervene in the electoral process. The CENCO and the ECC unite to ensure electoral observation, but the bishops called for vigilance in view of the unfortunate experiences of the past.
The bishops underlined that the credibility of the results depended on the vigilance of the populations. They also called on the Congolese not to elect opportunists who change sides in search of their personal interests.
In this perspective, the bishops insisted on the fact that it is important not to leave the polling stations before the results are displayed, as this will allow to have a clear vision of the winners and to avoid any attempt at fraud. .
Overall, the upcoming elections will be an important test for the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Bishops have called for the caution and vigilance of all Congolese to ensure the smooth running of the electoral process and the election of leaders. truly elected