Title: The challenges of Franck Diongo’s presidential candidacy: towards real change in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Introduction :
The race for the December 2023 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on. Among the candidates, Franck Diongo, President of the political party Mouvement Lumumbiste Progressiste (MLP), submitted his candidacy file to the Office of Reception and Processing of Candidatures (BRTC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). In this article, we will analyze the issues and motivations that pushed Franck Diongo to run as well as his expectations for transparent and fair elections.
1. The desire for rupture and rehabilitation
Franck Diongo affirms that the time has come for a break with the past and real change to rehabilitate the Congo in its greatness and the Congolese in their dignity. It highlights the importance of honest governance to restore the country’s shine and its population the dignity they deserve.
2. Expectations regarding the CENI
For Franck Diongo, electoral transparency is essential. He wants the CENI to demonstrate impartiality, neutrality and independence throughout the electoral process. He emphasizes the need to ensure that the outcome of the elections truly reflects the will of the voters, in order to avoid any undeserved results.
3. Advocacy for fair and sincere elections
Franck Diongo pleads in favor of electoral transparency in all phases of the process. It underlines the importance of a correct, fair and sincere process to ensure acceptance of the result by all political actors. It highlights the crucial role of the CENI in ensuring transparent and legitimate elections.
Conclusion :
Franck Diongo’s candidacy for the December 2023 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo raises many issues. His desire to break with the past and his vision of rehabilitation of the country and its population underline the importance of this election. Through his advocacy for fair, transparent and sincere elections, Franck Diongo highlights the importance of the CENI’s mission to ensure the integrity of the electoral process. Expectations are therefore high and the future of the DRC will partly depend on the way in which the elections are conducted.