Title: Legislative elections in DR Congo: high turnout and ongoing deliberations
Introduction :
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing for the legislative elections which will take place on 20 December. In this context, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) published the provisional lists of candidates. This step marks an important turning point in the electoral process, as the number of applications received is unprecedented.
Strong participation and ongoing deliberations:
The CENI received no less than 25,000 applications for the national deputy. This remarkable attendance testifies to a strong enthusiasm on the part of candidates, political parties and political groups. On average, there are about 50 candidates per seat, which is a record since the first democratic elections in 2006.
Faced with this large volume, the CENI decided to extend the deliberations for two additional days. This decision aims to guarantee a thorough examination of each file and to ensure the fairness of the candidate selection process.
Litigation stage before the Constitutional Court:
Once the provisional lists have been published, the candidates, the political parties and the political groupings will have a period of 5 days to check the lists and possibly lodge an appeal before the Constitutional Court. The Constitutional Court will then have 10 working days to process the requests and deliver its judgments. This process is essential to guarantee the transparency and legitimacy of the elections.
Towards representative legislative elections:
This strong participation in the legislative elections in the DR Congo testifies to a real enthusiasm for political life and demonstrates the importance given to democratic representation. The presence of many candidates offers voters a wider choice and reflects the diversity of opinions and aspirations present in the country.
Conclusion :
Legislative elections in DR Congo are preparing with a strong participation of candidates. The publication of the provisional lists marks an important stage in the electoral process, followed by the litigation stage before the Constitutional Court. These steps aim to guarantee transparent and legitimate elections, thus enabling the country to strengthen its democracy and its political representativeness