Title: CENI consultation frameworks for inclusive and transparent elections close successfully
Introduction :
The President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Denis KADIMA KAZADI, recently concluded a series of consultation frameworks with women, young people, people living with disabilities and indigenous people. These meetings took place with the aim of ensuring inclusive and transparent elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Strong citizen commitment:
During these meetings, the President of the CENI highlighted the enthusiasm and civic commitment of these different components of the Congolese population. He recalled that the country is preparing to organize municipal elections, an important step in the consolidation of democracy. He also encouraged participants to be wary of unofficial information circulating on social networks and to rely exclusively on official CENI communication channels.
The responsibility of young people and women:
Denis KADIMA KAZADI underlined the importance of young people, women, people living with disabilities and indigenous people in the electoral process. He called on them to become aware of their responsibility in holding credible, transparent and peaceful elections. He explained that the CENI would put in place awareness-raising actions to mobilize these components of the population and encourage them to actively participate in the elections.
Preparations underway:
The President of the CENI also reassured participants about the ongoing preparations for the elections. He affirmed that the CENI’s logistics machine was in full swing and that a slide was not on the agenda. He also wanted to recall the importance of the electronic voting device (DEV), formerly called the Voting Machine, in the electoral process.
Conclusion :
The consultation frameworks organized by the CENI with women, young people, people living with disabilities and indigenous people were a success. They made it possible to strengthen citizen commitment in favor of inclusive and transparent elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With the preparations underway and the mobilization of the various actors, the hope of having democratic and peaceful elections is growing. Let’s stay attentive to the next announcements from the CENI to follow the progress of the electoral process.