Title: Urgent repair of the Luozi engine ferry: to avoid the risks associated with the filing of candidacies for the provincial legislative elections
Introduction :
In the province of Kongo-Central, the provincial executive secretary of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Bernardine Kitondo, is making an urgent appeal to the authorities to repair the Luozi engine ferry. This floating machine, broken down for 8 days, is the only transport route linking the territory of Luozi to other parts of the province. This situation jeopardizes the filing of candidates for the provincial legislative elections and poses serious risks for the population.
Development :
The repair of the Luozi engine tray is essential to facilitate the dispatch of candidacies to the provincial legislative elections. With the approach of the deposit of candidatures, Bernardine Kitondo is worried about the multiplication of crossings by canoe, in particular for the provincial candidatures which will be doubled compared to the national legislative ones. Taking the canoes presents a high risk, especially considering that the application process will increase the need for crossings.
In addition to the consequences on the electoral process, the stoppage of the Luozi ferry also has an impact on the trade in agricultural products. Vehicles carrying food are blocked on both sides of the Congo River, resulting in economic losses for the region.
The recurring breakdowns of the Luozi engine ferry are mainly due to its dilapidation, which has been in service since 1997. It is therefore imperative to act quickly to guarantee a safe crossing and facilitate the transport of candidates for the provincial legislative elections.
Conclusion :
Faced with the worrying situation of the shutdown of the Luozi motor ferry, the provincial executive secretary of the CENI in Kongo-Central, Bernardine Kitondo, calls on the competent authorities to take urgent measures for its repair. The safety of the candidates and the population, as well as the smooth running of the electoral process in the province, are at stake. The resolution of this problem will facilitate the filing of candidacy files for the provincial legislative elections and preserve the trade in agricultural products