The candidacy of opponent Moïse Katumbi was refused this Tuesday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The reason given is the absence of the required original and certified documents in the file submitted by his team.
This decision caused a wave of anger within Ensemble pour la République, the party of Moïse Katumbi. Party executives and activists are very unhappy with the team responsible for putting together the candidacy file, which they consider to have failed in their mission.
However, Hervé Diakese, spokesperson for Moïse Katumbi, announced that the team will return to the CENI this Wednesday with the documents requested to complete their application file.
This situation highlights the issues and challenges faced by political opponents in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Candidates must comply with the CENI’s strict requirements to participate in the presidential election, which can sometimes be a logistical and administrative challenge.
The rejection of Moïse Katumbi’s candidacy also highlights the political tensions and rivalries that exist in the country. As the presidential election date approaches, political competition intensifies and political actors seek to secure a place on the starting line.
Whatever the outcome of this situation, it is clear that Moïse Katumbi’s candidacy arouses keen interest and a strong reaction from the opposition and Congolese voters. The political future of the country largely depends on it, and it will be interesting to see how this matter develops in the coming days and weeks.