Article: Consultation frameworks and electoral preparations: The CENI mobilizes citizen components in the DRC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently organized a series of consultation forums with citizen components such as women, young people, people living with disabilities and indigenous people. These meetings, which were held at the Palais du Peuple performance hall, aimed to inform and actively involve these actors in the preparations for the upcoming elections.
Denis KADIMA KAZADI, President of the CENI, closed this series of meetings by encouraging participants to be wary of unofficial information disseminated by detractors of the elections. He stressed the importance of relying only on official CENI communication channels to obtain reliable information. This mobilization of citizen components reflects the enthusiasm and commitment of the Congolese population with regard to the electoral process.
Denis KADIMA KAZADI recalled the evolution of democracy in the DRC since the first electoral cycle in 2006 and the importance of guaranteeing credible, transparent, inclusive and peaceful elections. He also highlighted the essential role of women, young people, people living with disabilities and indigenous people in the holding of these elections.
The CENI, aware of the importance of these citizen components in the Congolese electorate, is committed to informing them about the electoral environment, the legal framework and the operation of the Electronic Voting Device (DEV). She also announced the upcoming start of awareness-raising activities based on the mobilization of these key players.
The meeting was an opportunity for participants to listen to presentations by CENI experts on specific subjects such as electoral lists, mapping of polling stations and witness accreditations.
In a context where unofficial information circulates abundantly, it is important that the CENI and citizen components collaborate to ensure that the elections take place in a transparent and democratic manner. The mobilization of these key actors will promote the involvement of the entire Congolese population in the electoral process and will contribute to strengthening democracy in the country.
In short, the CENI and the citizen components are united in their common objective of making the elections in the DRC a moment of celebration and democratic progress. Holding good elections is essential for the future of the Congolese nation, and it is thanks to the active participation of all stakeholders that this can be achieved..
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Keywords: CENI, elections, citizen components, mobilization, DRC, democracy, transparency, inclusiveness, awareness, electoral process.