Title: Martin Fayulu, presidential candidate: a desire for change despite the obstacles
Introduction :
In a complex political context in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Martin Fayulu, president of the political party Engagement for Citizenship and Development (ECiDé), announced his candidacy for the presidential election on December 20. Despite the difficulties encountered with the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Fayulu persists in his desire to represent change and fight for greater political transparency. A look back at his motivations and the challenges that stand in his way.
A complex political environment:
Since his second place in the 2018 presidential election, Martin Fayulu has committed to contesting the electoral file presented by the CENI. His political party refused to field candidates in the legislative and provincial elections in protest against alleged irregularities in the electoral process. However, faced with the urgency of the situation and the pressing demand of the population, Fayulu decided to submit his candidacy for the presidential election in December 2023.
The search for electoral transparency:
Martin Fayulu deplores the lack of transparency in the Congolese electoral process and believes that the audit of the electoral register did not meet his expectations. He therefore promises to put in place increased monitoring of elections to guarantee a more transparent and inclusive process. He refers in particular to the MOE CENCO-ECC, an electoral observation mission whose vision of transparency and inclusion essential for peace and stability in the DRC he shares.
The international call:
Aware of the issues and obstacles that stand in his way, Martin Fayulu seeks the involvement of the presidents of the SADC (Southern African Development Community) as well as the President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso. He wishes to bring together all Congolese stakeholders in order to discuss the necessary corrective measures to the electoral process and to agree on the rules of the game. This approach is reminiscent of that carried out in 2016 to promote political consensus in the DRC.
Conclusion :
Despite the obstacles encountered, Martin Fayulu persists in his desire to represent political change in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His candidacy for the presidential election in December 2023 reflects his determination to fight for greater electoral transparency and better representation of the popular will. The road promises to be difficult, but Fayulu is counting on the support of the Congolese population and international mobilization to advance his ideals. Case to be followed closely in the coming months.