Title: Restitution of the social contract of the “Congo Tolingi” project: the Congolese express their concerns
Introduction :
The citizen network “Pona Congo” recently organized the ceremony of restitution of the social contract resulting from the popular consultations of the “Congo Tolingi” project. This initiative allowed the Congolese to express their concerns and their expectations for the future of the country. In this article, we will come back to the main themes addressed during these consultations and the commitments required of future candidates.
Multiple concerns and palpable disappointment:
The popular consultations were an opportunity for the Congolese to express themselves on various issues. Generally, concerns have been expressed about political leadership, the economy, security, education and health. The Congolese have expressed some disappointment with the current management of the country, believing that the Congo of today does not correspond to the one they want.
The commitments to be respected for future candidates:
As part of the “Congo Tolingi” project, 20 commitments were determined on the basis of the concerns gathered during the consultations. These commitments constitute a social contract that any future candidate will have to agree to respect if he wishes to obtain the votes of the Congolese. The restitution of the social contract marks the beginning of the second phase of the project, which will consist of making a greater number of Congolese aware of this contract and ensuring that future leaders respect it.
The importance of the election year:
The current year is of great importance, because it will be an opportunity to renew the leadership of the country. The elections will allow the Congolese to choose those they believe are best able to solve their problems. The “Congo Tolingi” project aims to refocus political debates on the real concerns of the Congolese and to ensure that future leaders are committed to resolving them.
The continuation of the project after the elections:
The “Congo Tolingi” project will not stop with the elections. Mechanisms will be put in place to ensure that elected leaders respect the commitments made in the social contract. Democracy will allow citizens to sanction those who do not respect their commitments in a democratic way. Thus, the project aims to establish real responsibility and accountability on the part of leaders.
Conclusion :
The restitution of the social contract of the “Congo Tolingi” project marks an important step in taking into account the concerns of the Congolese. The popular consultations made it possible to highlight the expectations of citizens in various areas. Now is the time for future leaders to commit to this social contract and work for the development and well-being of the Congolese people