Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo are a crucial issue for the country and its citizens. In a recent statement, the President of the Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), Bishop Marcel Utembi Tapa, called on the Congolese people to be vigilant in choosing their future representatives. 2023 will mark an important milestone for the DRC, with the holding of elections that will renew the leadership of the country at all levels.
Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa stressed the importance for voters to be objective when going to the polls. He insisted on the fact that the criteria of competence and moral integrity should be favored in the selection of candidates.
The Catholic Prelate stressed that the elections are an opportunity for the Congolese people to exercise their sovereign power and make informed choices. He appealed to the responsibility of voters by urging them to say no to opportunists who seek only their own interests, to candidates who favor their family members as substitutes, to people who run at all levels of responsibility, thus limiting chances of other candidates, tribalists and nepotists, as well as the buying of consciences.
Bishop Marcel Utembi Tapa’s statement underlines the need for an informed and responsible participation of the Congolese population in the democratic process. By choosing competent and honest leaders, voters will help build a better future for the DRC.
It is crucial that voters heed these calls for vigilance in the upcoming elections. By selecting competent leaders who care about the well-being of the country, the DRC will be able to move towards a more stable and prosperous future.
In conclusion, Archbishop Marcel Utembi Tapa’s appeals to the Congolese people to demonstrate objectivity and integrity in the upcoming elections are of paramount importance. By making wise and responsible choices, Congolese citizens can contribute to the advent of a more just and prosperous Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is time for all voters to actively engage in this democratic process in order to continue the country’s development and ensure a better future for all Congolese