Title: No elections without a reliable electoral register: Ecidé mobilizes in Kinshasa
Introduction :
The political party Commitment for Citizenship and Development (Ecidé) launched a mobilization campaign in Kinshasa to protest against an unreliable electoral roll. This action follows the position of the national president of Ecidé, Martin Fayulu, who refuses to submit applications at all levels as long as the electoral register has not been audited by an independent structure. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this mobilization campaign and the importance of a transparent and certified electoral register.
Development :
The provincial executive secretaries of Ecidé in the city of Kinshasa held a press conference to announce the launch of their mobilization campaign under the slogan “No elections without a reliable electoral register”. They affirmed their support for the position of their national president, stressing that the experiences of previous electoral cycles and the opacity around the identification and registration of voters carried out by the CENI, do not allow the organization of transparent elections in the DRC.
This campaign aims to raise awareness among the population of Kinshasa on the importance of a reliable electoral register and to guarantee transparent, inclusive and independent elections. The executive secretaries made a point of emphasizing that this is not a boycott of the elections, but a legitimate request for transparency to ensure the credibility of the electoral process.
The decision of Ecidé is in agreement with the Lamuka platform, a coalition of political parties opposed to the regime in place. Lamuka also insists on the importance of having an electoral file verified by an independent structure before participating in the elections.
The general secretary of Ecidé, Devos Kitoko, officially represented Martin Fayulu during this press conference. The latter, who had run as a presidential candidate in 2018, disputed the official results, claiming to have won the election. Since then, he has become one of the main opponents of the current regime and advocates for electoral reforms to ensure free and fair elections.
Conclusion :
The mobilization campaign launched by Ecidé in Kinshasa highlights the importance of a reliable electoral register to ensure transparent and credible elections in the DRC. This action testifies to the determination of political parties and civil society to fight against opaque practices and electoral fraud. Ecidé and the Lamuka platform will continue to press for the electoral register to be verified by an independent structure before any participation in the elections. The ultimate goal is to ensure a transparent and democratic electoral process that truly reflects the will of the Congolese people.