Title: Marie Josée IFOKU: A committed candidate for the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Introduction :
The Democratic Republic of Congo will be the scene of crucial presidential elections on December 20, 2023. Among the many candidates, a female figure emerges with determination and an innovative vision: Marie Josée IFOKU, president of the Alliance of Elites for a New Congo ( AENC). His submission of candidacy to the Application Reception and Processing Office (BRTC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) marks a new stage in his desire to contribute to the rebirth of his country. In this article, we will present to you Marie Josée IFOKU and her political project focused on “kombolization”, an ideology which aims to cleanse the DRC of anti-values and bad practices.
I- Marie Josée IFOKU: Female pioneer in the presidential race
Marie Josée IFOKU makes history by becoming the first female candidate to run in the presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Already in 2018, she had carried her vision of breaking the system of predation through kombolization, a concept that she developed to put an end to harmful practices that slow down the development of the country. His candidacy for the CENI demonstrates his determination to make his voice heard and to propose a solid political alternative.
II- Kombolization: A vision for the rebirth of the DRC
Kombolization, a concept promoted by Marie Josée IFOKU, is based on the idea of cleansing the DRC of the anti-values and predatory practices that have marked its history. This vision is based on five key points, which the candidate will detail later. She wants to break with a system that considers the Congolese people as prey and put in place measures aimed at establishing transparent and effective governance.
III- A hope for good management of elections
During her interview with the President of the CENI, Denis KADIMA KAZADI, Marie Josée IFOKU expressed her confidence in the institution and her desire to see transparent and legitimate elections. She offered her support to President KADIMA KAZADI for the cleaning of the CENI, in order to avoid the legitimacy crises which punctuated previous electoral cycles. The candidate motivates her action by her conviction that this time, things will go properly and that the publication of the results will be done office by office.
Conclusion :
Marie Josée IFOKU embodies the hope of a new era for the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the first female presidential candidate, she brings a different perspective and a vision of breaking with the predatory practices of the past. His combination of determination, vision of kombolization and trust in electoral institutions raises interest and hope for transparent and legitimate elections in the DRC. The future will tell if Marie Josée IFOKU will be able to realize her vision and contribute to the rebirth of her country.