Title: The CENI rearranges the electoral calendar to ensure inclusiveness
Introduction :
In an effort to ensure equitable participation of all stakeholders in the scheduled elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has taken several measures. Among these, the rearrangement of the electoral calendar in order to guarantee the inclusiveness of all. Let’s discover in detail the changes announced by the CENI.
Extension of the period for submitting nominations for provincial deputy:
The CENI announced in a press release published on August 22, 2023 the extension of the period for submitting candidacies to the provincial deputy. This decision aims to allow all interested candidates to submit their file within the time limits. It reflects the CENI’s commitment to ensuring an inclusive and transparent electoral process.
Postponement of the election of municipal councilors in certain territorial entities:
The correspondence of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior, Security and Customary Affairs highlighted the need to postpone the election of municipal councilors in certain territorial entities. These regions are confronted with conflicts linked to customary power and problems of administrative demarcation.
Thus, decision n°076/CENI/AP/2022 of August 22, 2023 of the CENI plenary assembly stipulates that the election of municipal councillors, initially scheduled for December 20, 2023, will only be held in the main towns. provincial. This measure aims to guarantee security and stability in regions where conflicts persist.
Consideration of the deposit of candidates in the municipalities not concerned:
The CENI would like to reassure independent candidates, political parties and political groups who have already paid their deposit for the municipalities not concerned by the election of municipal councillors. She assures that this money will be taken into account when organizing the election of municipal councilors in 2024 in the remaining municipalities, according to a rearranged calendar which will be published soon. This measure aims to avoid financial losses for candidates and to ensure equal treatment.
Conclusion :
The rearrangement of the electoral calendar by the CENI illustrates its desire to ensure equitable participation of all stakeholders in the upcoming elections. By extending the period for submitting candidacies to the provincial deputy and by postponing the election of municipal councilors in certain regions, the CENI seeks to guarantee security and stability, while preserving the interests of the candidates