News: The President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Denis Kadima Kazadi, shares the progress of electoral preparations during a forum of stakeholders.
Denis Kadima Kazadi, President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), spoke at a forum of stakeholders in the 2023-2024 electoral process. The objective of this event was to build trust between the actors involved and to raise awareness of the challenges of the electoral process.
Denis Kadima Kazadi stressed the importance of the credibility of the electoral process and recalled the commitment of his team to fulfill their mission. He also explained the various steps taken by the CENI, in particular the publication of the electoral calendar and the operations of identification and registration of voters. He also discussed the difficulties encountered, particularly security and financial.
The President of the CENI also mentioned the external audit of the electoral register carried out by a mixed team and the meetings he initiated with the leaders of the opposition. He stressed that the charges of fraud were unfounded and that the CENI was working in the interest of all Congolese.
During this meeting, Denis Kadima Kazadi answered the questions and concerns of the audience, thus demonstrating the transparency and the will of the CENI to guarantee fair and democratic elections.
This stakeholder forum, organized by various international institutions, helped foster dialogue and strengthen the commitment of all actors for a credible and inclusive electoral process.
In conclusion, the President of the CENI reaffirmed the will of the institution to respect the electoral calendar and to organize transparent and legitimate elections on December 20, 2023. He called on the political parties to prepare actively for these elections and to put aside differences to focus on the best interests of the country.
This stakeholder forum served to recall the importance of a transparent and credible electoral process to guarantee the political stability and development of the Democratic Republic of Congo.