Title: The presidential elections in the DRC: Launch of the submission of candidacies and first contenders
Introduction :
The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has opened its Candidature Reception and Processing Office (BRTC) as part of the presidential elections scheduled for December 20, 2023. This office, operational for one month, was stormed from day one. Two candidates have already applied, marking the start of the race for the supreme office. In this article, we will present the first candidates and their motivations.
The first candidates to submit their application:
Augustin Matata Ponyo, President of the political party Leadership and Governance for Development (LGD), was the first candidate to submit his candidacy. Accompanied by his executives and activists, he expressed his desire to respect the deep convictions of the Congolese population who nominated him as the sole candidate for the presidential election during a congress. Matata Ponyo is delighted to represent his party and hopes to meet the expectations of the population.
Then, the Coordinator of Revolutionary Progressive Dynamics (DYPRO), Me Constant Mutamba, also submitted his candidacy. He presents himself as the candidate of the people and of Congolese youth as a whole. The population took charge of the electoral guarantee of his candidacy, so that he represented them during this presidential election.
The courtesy visit from the President of the CENI:
The two candidates, Augustin Matata Ponyo and Constant Mutamba, were received on a courtesy visit by the President of the CENI, Denis Kadima Kazadi. This meeting demonstrates the importance of today’s activity and highlights the CENI’s commitment to guaranteeing fair and transparent elections.
Conclusion :
The submission of candidacies for the presidential election in the DRC began with the registration of the first candidates, Augustin Matata Ponyo and Constant Mutamba. This stage marks the official start of the race for the supreme office and arouses interest in the future development of the electoral campaign. The other candidates are expected in the coming days to submit their candidacies, and the Congolese people are preparing to exercise their right to vote to choose the next president of the Democratic Republic of Congo.