Title: “The “Marathon towards victory” campaign of the Ensemble pour la République party of Moïse Katumbi for democratic elections in the DRC”
Introduction :
The political party Ensemble pour la République, led by Moïse Katumbi, recently launched a civic and electoral education campaign called “Marathon towards victory”. This initiative aims to inform and raise awareness among the Congolese population for transparent and democratic national presidential and legislative elections. This campaign takes on particular importance just 90 days before the election date. This article looks at the objectives of this campaign and the challenges for the future of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Key information from the “Marathon to Victory” campaign:
The main aim of the “Marathon towards victory” campaign launched by the Ensemble pour la République party is to educate the Congolese population to vote responsibly and usefully. The objective is to enable the DRC to obtain strong institutions capable of bringing about the changes desired by the people. This campaign is intended to be a response to the democratic challenges facing the country, particularly in terms of electoral transparency.
Denunciation of the continued state of siege:
In parallel with the “Marathon towards victory” campaign, Moïse Katumbi’s party denounces the continued state of siege in certain provinces of the DRC. According to Gratien Iracan, party executive and national deputy, this measure could be seen as a strategy aimed at excluding the provinces of North Kivu and Ituri from the electoral process, thus reducing the electorate in the east of the country. This situation raises questions about the government’s desire to guarantee free and fair elections.
Interpellation on the “Goma massacre”:
In addition, the Ensemble pour la République party calls for an urgent summons of the Prime Minister to the National Assembly in order to respond to the questioning on the “Goma massacre”. The violence perpetrated by the police in the city of Goma, North Kivu, at the end of August, aroused strong emotion and requires explanations and measures to ensure the security of citizens and prevent such acts at the same time. future.
Conclusion :
The “Marathon towards victory” campaign of the political party Ensemble pour la République of Moïse Katumbi comes at a crucial moment in the political life of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to inform and raise awareness among the Congolese population for transparent and democratic elections, thus guaranteeing the emergence of strong institutions capable of meeting the people’s expectations. However, the continued state of siege and recent violence raise concerns about the government’s desire to organize free and fair elections. The country’s political future now rests on citizen mobilization and the capacity of the authorities to ensure a transparent and peaceful electoral process.