The electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2023 is attracting more and more interest and commitment from different stakeholders. The president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Denis Kadima Kazadi, recently met Norbert BASENGEZI KATINTIMA, former vice-president of the Electoral Center and newly elected president of the Ministry of Protestant Laity (Milapro).
During this meeting, Norbert BASENGEZI KATINTIMA expressed his satisfaction with the considerable efforts made by the current CENI team in the preparations for the upcoming elections. He underlined the importance of collaboration between the Ministry of Protestant Laity and the CENI, particularly in matters of civic and electoral education, as well as the training of relay awareness-raisers. He also spoke of the need to send voting machines to voters so they can adapt and train for the new four-tier ballots.
Norbert BASENGEZI KATINTIMA also welcomed the respect of the constitutional deadline by the CENI in the organization of the elections. He stressed the importance of supporting the team in place, which accomplished remarkable work in a very short time. He encouraged the CENI to maintain compliance with the electoral calendar and affirmed his opposition to any extension of it.
This collaboration between the Ministry of Protestant Laity and the CENI demonstrates the importance given to the transparency and credibility of the electoral process in the DRC. The efforts made by the CENI and the measures taken to ensure voter participation and education are key elements in ensuring fair and democratic elections.
The path to the December 2023 elections is strewn with challenges, but the commitment of all actors involved in the electoral process is essential to ensure the success of the elections and respect for the will of the Congolese people.
In conclusion, the meeting between the president of the CENI and the president of the Ministry of Lay Protestants demonstrates close collaboration and a common desire to guarantee transparent and credible elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Respect for the constitutional deadline, the efforts made in terms of civic and electoral education, as well as collaboration between the different actors are all factors which contribute to strengthening the confidence of the Congolese people in the electoral process.