Augustin Matata Ponyo files his candidacy for the 2023 presidential election
In a press release officially announcing the submission of his candidacy for the 2023 presidential election, Senator Augustin Matata Ponyo, president of the Leadership and Governance for Development (LGD) political party, visited the national headquarters of the National Electoral Commission independent (Ceni) on Saturday September 9.
This announcement comes after the presentation by Matata Ponyo of its company project in Kindu, which is based on three major axes. Estimated at 90 billion US dollars for a period of 5 years, or an annual budget of 18 billion dollars, this project aims to achieve a Gross Domestic Product per capita of 1,000 dollars.
However, alongside his candidacy, Matata Ponyo is also facing legal action. He is accused, alongside South African businessman Christo Grobler and former governor of the Central Bank of Congo Déogratias Mutombo, in the affair of the Bukanga-Lonzo debacle and the Kinshasa international market .
Despite these prosecutions, the former Prime Minister proclaims his innocence and denounces a political trial aimed at removing him from the electoral race.
By submitting his candidacy, Matata Ponyo aspires to lead the country towards economic development and improve governance. His ambitious project aims to transform the Democratic Republic of Congo into a prosperous nation and provide growth opportunities for all citizens.
Matata Ponyo’s candidacy takes place in a tense political context, where many political actors and movements are positioning themselves for the presidential election. The next few months will therefore be decisive in determining the direction the country will take in the years to come.
Whatever the outcome of these elections, they will mark a turning point in the political history of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Citizens’ expectations are high, and they hope for leaders capable of implementing effective policies to improve their daily lives and build a better future for all.
The electoral period will also be an opportunity for the media and citizens to obtain information, debate and express their opinions. The role of the media in the electoral process is crucial to guarantee reliable information and open debate to allow citizens to make informed choices.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a country rich in resources and potential, but it faces many challenges. The 2023 elections represent an opportunity to choose competent and committed leaders, capable of meeting these challenges and implementing policies and reforms that will enable real transformation of the country.
Democracy and citizen participation are the foundations of a strong and prosperous society. The elections are an opportunity for every Congolese citizen to take part in the construction of their country by choosing representatives capable of defending their interests and working for the common good.
The submission of Augustin Matata Ponyo’s candidacy marks a step in the 2023 electoral process and opens the way to a lively political campaign rich in debates. The coming months will therefore be crucial for the political future of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and citizens look forward to participating in this democratic process.