The repair of the Luozi motor ferry in Kongo-Central: an urgent request to facilitate the filing of candidates for the provincial legislative elections.
The provincial executive secretary of the CENI in Kongo-Central, Bernardine Kitondo, has launched an urgent appeal to the authorities to repair the ferry-motor of Luozi, which has been stopped for 8 days. This situation poses a major problem for the dispatch of candidate files for the provincial legislative elections.
Indeed, recently, the files of the candidates for the national legislative elections of the territory of Luozi were transported by canoe, exposing the people present to many dangers. With the expected increase in candidacies for the provincial legislative elections, Bernardine Kitondo fears that a tragedy will occur if the engine tank is not repaired quickly.
The Luozi motor ferry, which has a capacity of 35 tons, is the only communication route linking the territory of Luozi to other parts of Kongo Central. Its termination not only impacts the dispatch of application files, but also the trade in agricultural products. Indeed, vehicles carrying food are blocked on both sides of the Congo River.
The recurrent breakdowns of the Luozi motor ferry are mainly due to its obsolescence, given that it has been in service since 1997. It is therefore crucial to take measures for its repair in order to guarantee continuous and safe operation.
This situation highlights the need for investment in transport infrastructure in the Kongo Central region. It is essential to support the development and modernization of communication channels to facilitate not only the submission of candidatures, but also trade and economic development in the region.
In conclusion, the repair of the Luozi engine ferry in Kongo-Central is essential to facilitate the filing of candidates for the provincial legislative elections. It is essential that the authorities take prompt and effective measures to remedy this situation and thus guarantee a transparent and fair electoral process