Title: Electoral awareness in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a major issue for the population
Introduction :
The democratic exercise of voting is an essential step in any country. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, electoral awareness is of particular importance, particularly in Pweto where the Youth Parliament (PJ) is committed to raising awareness among the population. In this article, we will discover the efforts made by these young parliamentarians to encourage electoral participation.
Pweto’s PJ at the service of awareness:
The PJ of Pweto recently spoke on Radio Dynamique to raise awareness among the population, especially those who have lost their voter cards. Their mission is clear: to remind people of the importance of voting and to encourage citizens to vote usefully. This awareness team said this would neither be the first nor the last awareness exercise.
A context of distrust towards the Ceni:
Young parliamentarians recognize that confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) has been shaken. Some citizens no longer believe in its impartiality, recalling the errors of the past where unelected candidates were proclaimed winners in order to enrich themselves. However, despite this distrust, the PJ strives to show the population the importance of participating in elections to influence the choice of representatives.
A major challenge: dilapidated infrastructure:
Pweto, located at the Lubumbashi-Kalemie-Zambia crossroads, suffers from dilapidated national roads. Despite this, 86 candidates for national deputy have already entered the race for the two seats at stake. This underlines the importance given to these elections and the aspiration of the population to be represented by deputies committed to the improvement infrastructure and living conditions.
Conclusion :
The electoral awareness campaign carried out by the Pweto Youth Parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a laudable effort to encourage citizen participation and renew confidence in the elections. Despite the challenges the population faces, these young parliamentarians strive to remind people of the importance of voting and to promote active political participation. Hoping that this awareness will generate real enthusiasm for the elections and encourage an informed choice of representatives.