Title: The opening of the Office for Reception and Processing of Applications for the presidential election in the DRC
Introduction :
The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially opened its Office for Reception and Processing of Candidatures (BRTC) in preparation for the presidential election scheduled for December 20, 2023. This step marks the start of the process of selection of candidates for the race for the supreme office. The BRTC will be operational for a month, offering presidential aspirants the opportunity to submit their candidacy and highlight their projects for the country.
Committed candidates in the running:
On the first day of opening of the BRTC, two candidates representing political parties came to submit their candidacy. The first is Augustin Matata Ponyo, President of the Leadership and Governance for Development (LGD) political party. Accompanied by his executives and activists, Matata Ponyo stressed that his candidacy was motivated by popular support and the will expressed during his party congress. The second candidate is Me Constant Mutamba, the Coordinator of the Revolutionary Progressive Dynamics (DYPRO), who presents himself as the candidate of the Congolese people and youth.
Importance of today’s activity:
Candidates Augustin Matata Ponyo and Constant Mutamba were received in person by the President of the CENI, Denis Kadima Kazadi. This meeting was a courtesy visit to highlight the importance of the day’s activity and the crucial role of the BRTC in the electoral process. The presence of the candidates and their commitment to submit to the candidacy process demonstrate the confidence placed in the CENI and the importance given to the presidential election.
Conclusion :
The opening of the Applications Reception and Processing Office marks a significant step in the electoral process in the DRC. With the arrival of the first candidates and their commitment to run in the presidential election, the Congolese political scene is coming to life and the stakes of this election are becoming more and more obvious. The Congolese population is impatiently waiting to see what the candidates’ proposals and programs will be for a better future and solid governance. The coming weeks will therefore be crucial for the selection of candidates and the preparation of the presidential election in December 2023.