Title: The CENI and citizen components: together for quality elections in the DRC
Introduction: The elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are an important subject that arouses real enthusiasm among citizens. With this in mind, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), under the direction of its president Denis Kadima Kazadi, organizes consultation frameworks with all citizen components. These meetings aim to inform, raise awareness and mobilize women, young people, people living with disabilities and indigenous people for credible, transparent, inclusive and peaceful elections. This article offers you an overview of the discussions and issues addressed during these consultation frameworks.
Citizen commitment to the elections: The President of the CENI underlined the importance of the enthusiasm generated by these meetings with the citizen components. He recalled that the DRC is preparing to organize for the first time in more than 30 years the election of municipal councilors, and that citizens aspire to quality elections. The CENI, aware of the crucial role of these components in the Congolese electorate, seeks to actively include them in the electoral process. President Denis Kadima Kazadi also insisted on the importance of relying on official CENI communication channels to avoid the spread of false information.
A dialogue to better understand the electoral process: Meetings with citizen components allowed the CENI to discuss preparations for the elections with them and respond to their concerns and expectations. CENI experts also took advantage of these meetings to explain the legal framework governing elections and present the operation of the Electronic Voting Device (DEV), formerly called the Voting Machine. The objective was to allow participants to better understand their role as leaders or candidates throughout the electoral process.
Mobilization for credible and inclusive elections: The CENI has announced the upcoming launch of its awareness-raising activities, and citizen components are called upon to play a key role in this approach. As women, young people, people living with disabilities and indigenous people, they are invited to become aware of their responsibility in holding credible, transparent and inclusive elections. The CENI hopes that these elections will be a moment of celebration and celebration for Congolese democracy.
Conclusion: The consultation frameworks between the CENI and the citizen components are an essential step in the preparation of the elections in the DRC. By mobilizing women, young people, people living with disabilities and indigenous people, the CENI aims to guarantee quality elections that meet the aspirations of the Congolese people.. The active participation of these components is crucial to develop democracy in the DRC and ensure a better future for all.