Title: Denis Mukwege submits his candidacy for the December 2023 presidential election: a call for credible and transparent elections
Introduction :
The famous Congolese gynecologist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Denis Mukwege, announced his candidacy for the next presidential election to be held in December 2023. As part of this process, he recently officially submitted his candidacy to the National Electoral Commission Independent (CENI). This decision marks a new important stage in the political life of Denis Mukwege, who devoted his career to the fight against sexual violence and the defense of women’s rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During an interview with the president of the CENI, Denis Mukwege emphasized the importance of organizing credible and transparent elections, in order to guarantee a real expression of the will of the Congolese people.
A call for electoral transparency:
Denis Mukwege expressed his wish to see the elections of the next electoral cycle faithfully reflect the voice of the Congolese people. During his meeting with the president of the CENI, Denis Kadima, he stressed the importance of transparency in the electoral process. He insisted that elections must be fair, democratic and respect the fundamental principles of transparency and integrity. For Denis Mukwege, it is essential that all political and social actors actively engage in promoting a transparent and credible electoral process.
Collective mobilization for truly credible elections:
Denis Mukwege also called for the mobilization of all political actors, civil society and the Congolese population to guarantee truly credible elections. He insisted that the mistakes and dysfunctions of previous electoral cycles must not be repeated. He called for a real collective awareness of the importance of citizen participation and the effective exercise of democracy.
Conclusion :
The candidacy of Denis Mukwege for the presidential election in December 2023 constitutes a major event in Congolese political life. Beyond his international reputation as a defender of women’s rights and the fight against sexual violence, Denis Mukwege now positions himself as an actor committed to building a democratic and transparent future for the DRC. His call for credible and transparent elections reflects his desire to guarantee a real expression of the will of the Congolese people. It remains to be seen how this candidacy will influence the Congolese political landscape and what the reaction of other political actors will be.