Title: The 2018 presidential election in the DRC: a debate needlessly resurrected
Introduction :
It has already been five years since the 2018 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, recently, the President of the Republic decided to reconsider the conditions of his accession to power. This decision has revived a debate which seemed to be closed and could well be superfluous as a new electoral deadline approaches. In this article, we will analyze the reasons behind this approach and the impact it could have on the country.
Return to a subject already closed:
It seems difficult to understand why the President of the Republic chose to bring back to the forefront a debate which seemed relegated to oblivion. After all, he has been leading the country since his victory in 2018. Why feel the need to prove once again that he actually won the election? This choice could be seen as an attempt to justify its legitimacy at a time when the country is already facing many challenges such as insecurity and the rising cost of living.
A disproportionate reaction:
The debate on the conditions of the presidential election in 2018 quickly ignited social networks and each camp defended its version of the facts. However, is it really necessary to rekindle the embers of this controversy? The Democratic Republic of Congo has other priorities, particularly in terms of economic development and political stability. This renewed interest in an already closed debate distracts attention from the more pressing problems facing the country.
Avoid falling into the trap:
As former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing suggested, sometimes it is better to let things die of their own poison. By relaunching this debate, the President of the Republic risks giving credence to the criticism of those who question the transparency of the 2018 election. Rather than focusing on this controversy, it would be more appropriate to turn to the future and to work on concrete solutions to improve the situation of the country.
Conclusion :
The decision of the President of the Republic to reconsider the conditions of his accession to power in 2018 revives a debate which seemed to be behind us. This distracts from the more pressing issues facing the Democratic Republic of Congo. It would be better to focus on the future and work to solve the country’s problems rather than getting lost in an already closed debate. Let us hope that the authorities will be able to put this controversy aside and focus on actions beneficial to the Congolese people.