Title: Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a call for responsibility and vigilance
Introduction :
The elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo are a crucial issue for the future of the country. In a complex and fragile political context, Congolese citizens are called upon to show responsibility and vigilance in their choice of their next representatives. This is the message sent by the President of the Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), Bishop Marcel Utembi Tapa, during a recent press conference. This article sheds light on the words of the prelate and underlines the importance of favoring objective criteria of competence and moral probity in the electoral process.
A call for civic responsibility:
In his speech, Bishop Marcel Utembi Tapa invites the Congolese population to become aware of their responsibility as primary sovereign. He underlines that the elections offer the opportunity to renew confidence in the leaders who have served the country well, but also to punish those who have managed badly in serving their own interests. He warns against opportunists who change sides according to their personal interests, those who favor their relatives by appointing them to key positions, as well as tribalists and nepotists. It calls for saying “no” to buying consciences and favoring competent and honest candidates.
The need for objective criteria:
In a country where clientelism and corruption have often been obstacles to development, the President of CENCO insists on the importance of favoring objective criteria in the choice of candidates. He recalls that competence and moral probity must be determining factors for voters. This recommendation is essential to ensure sound and transparent governance, and to enable the country to progress along the path of economic and social development.
Vigilance in the face of new candidates:
In an electoral context, many new candidates are running for positions of power. Bishop Marcel Utambi Tapa calls on the Congolese population to be vigilant in the face of these candidates. He encourages voters to analyze their background, experience, skills and integrity before placing their trust in them. He warns against opportunistic candidates who may seek only to satisfy their personal interests rather than to serve the general interest.
Conclusion :
The elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will be a crucial moment for the future of the country. The call of the President of CENCO to the responsibility and the vigilance of the voters is essential to guarantee competent and honest representatives. The objective criteria of competence and moral probity must be favored in this process.. By demonstrating responsibility and vigilance, Congolese citizens have the power to steer the country towards a better future and contribute to its stability and development