Corneille Nangaa, former president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), continues to raise his strong and critical voice regarding the current state of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the ongoing electoral process. Leader of the political party Action for the Dignity of Congo and its People (ADCP), Nangaa does not mince his words in the interviews and columns that he regularly publishes.
In an open letter addressed to members of the United Nations Security Council in preparation for the 78th General Assembly, Nangaa calls for an “immediate rescue of the democratic and security process in the DRC.” He warns against repeated violations of human rights, which he believes seriously threaten the achievements of democracy in the country.
According to Nangaa, holding corrupt elections in the DRC would strengthen a dictatorship and risk triggering a catastrophic civil war. He therefore calls on the Security Council to take sanction measures against those responsible for the latest massacres in Goma and any person who seeks to destabilize the electoral process.
However, the President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi, during his speech at the UN, affirmed that the elections will take place next December with transparency, inclusiveness, equal opportunities and credibility. He also ruled out any possibility of dialogue with the M23 rebels, arguing that they continue to commit atrocities against civilian populations and refuse to disarm.
This divergence of points of view between Nangaa and Tshisekedi highlights the tensions and issues linked to the electoral process in the DRC. While Nangaa calls for international intervention to save democracy, Tshisekedi affirms his determination to guarantee free and fair elections.
It therefore remains to be seen how these differences will be resolved and what measures will be taken to ensure the smooth running of the electoral process in the DRC. One thing is certain, the political situation in the country continues to be a source of debate and uncertainty, leaving the Congolese people waiting for a solid democratic future.