DRC 2020 Election Observers: The Platform of Religious Confessions mobilizes more than 60,000 observers to guarantee the transparency of the vote
As part of the elections which will take place next December in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Platform of Religious Confessions has announced its intention to deploy more than 60,000 observers throughout the country. This initiative aims to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process.
The president of the Platform, Prophet Dodo Kamba, declared during a radio interview that the necessary logistical means were being collected in order to effectively mobilize these observers. “Since 2006, we have always been present during elections. This time will be no exception,” he stressed.
In addition to mobilizing observers, the Platform also plans to organize meetings with presidential candidates and political groups. The objective of these exchanges will be to promote peace and avoid any tribalist discourse likely to sow division among the population.
Dodo Kamba is planning a tour that will last about a month, during which he will meet different political authorities to discuss the electoral process. The tour will culminate in the organization of a peace forum, where relevant parties can establish a joint resolution to ensure security and peace during the elections.
However, this initiative is not without some controversy. Indeed, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) took the decision to consult the electoral lists with designated agents, rather than displaying them publicly. This decision was contested by the Religious Platform, which argues that it goes against legal provisions.
Despite these frictions, the mobilization of observers by the Platform of Religious Confessions represents an important measure to ensure the transparency and credibility of the elections in the DRC. By aligning their efforts with this common cause, representatives of different religious faiths hope to contribute to a fair and equitable electoral process.
In a country where elections can sometimes be marked by tensions and incidents of violence, the role of observers from civil society, particularly religious organizations, is essential to maintain trust and guarantee free and democratic elections. The mobilization of more than 60,000 observers is therefore an important step in the right direction.
In conclusion, the Platform of Religious Confessions of the DRC shows its commitment to the transparency and integrity of elections by mobilizing a significant number of observers throughout the country.. This initiative, combined with meetings with candidates and efforts to promote peace, aims to ensure fair and democratic elections in the DRC.