Title: “The “Marathon towards victory” campaign of the Ensemble pour la République political party of Moïse Katumbi: a commitment to civic and electoral education”
Introduction :
In an intense political context ahead of the national presidential and legislative elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the political party Ensemble pour la République, led by Moïse Katumbi, launched a vast civic and electoral education campaign entitled “Marathon towards victory”. This initiative was presented during a press conference organized at the party headquarters in Kinshasa. It aims to raise awareness among the population and promote responsible voting which will provide the country with strong institutions capable of achieving the long-awaited change.
A useful vote in the service of democracy:
The main objective of the “Marathon towards victory” campaign is to promote a useful vote, which guarantees Congolese citizens the possibility of choosing competent political representatives committed to the national cause. This civic education aims to enlighten voters on the importance of their participation and to inform them about the fundamental principles of democracy. By encouraging informed and responsible voting, the Ensemble pour la République party wishes to create favorable conditions for transparent governance and the realization of popular aspirations.
Denunciation of the continued state of siege:
Beyond the civic and electoral education campaign, Moïse Katumbi’s party also raised the question of maintaining a state of siege in certain regions of the DRC. According to Gratien Iracan, a party executive, this measure could be seen as a strategy aimed at excluding specific regions from electoral participation, notably the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. Such exclusion of the eastern electorate could have a significant impact on the country’s democratic representativeness.
Question from the Prime Minister on the Goma massacre:
As part of this press conference, the Ensemble pour la République party also announced its call for an urgent summons of the Prime Minister to the National Assembly. This request comes after the sad episode of the “Goma massacre” perpetrated by law enforcement on August 30 in the province of North Kivu. Political leaders wish to obtain clear and exhaustive answers on this tragic event and ask that all light be shed on the responsibilities involved.
Conclusion :
The “Marathon towards victory” campaign launched by the political party Ensemble pour la République of Moïse Katumbi reflects the party’s commitment to civic and electoral education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By promoting useful and responsible voting, the party seeks to strengthen democracy and create an environment conducive to achieving the change desired by the population. While denouncing the continued state of siege and questioning the Prime Minister on the Goma massacre, the party demonstrates its desire to defend the rights and integrity of the electoral process.