Article link: https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/10/18/marie-josee-ifoku-candidate-presidentielle-2023/
Title: Marie Josée IFOKU, first female presidential candidate in the DRC, submits her candidacy to the CENI
Introduction :
The Congolese political landscape is seeing the emergence of a new figure in view of the next presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Indeed, Marie Josée IFOKU, President of the Alliance of Elites for a New Congo (AENC), officially submitted her candidacy to the Office of Reception and Processing of Candidatures of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). This announcement marks a historic turning point, since Marie Josée IFOKU becomes the first female candidate to enter the race for the supreme office.
A vision of rupture:
During the presentation to the press, Marie Josée IFOKU highlighted her political vision, which she calls “kombolization”. This ideology is based on the idea of cleaning up the anti-values and bad practices that plague Congolese society. Through this vision, she wishes to break with the system of predation which has prevailed since the country’s independence. According to her, it is time for the Congolese people to choose a vision, rather than a person, in order to enable the rebirth of the DRC.
A symbolic act towards the CENI:
During her interview with the President of the CENI, Denis KADIMA KAZADI, Marie Josée IFOKU made a symbolic gesture by offering her ballot. She thus expresses her support for the institution and her wish that the next elections take place in a transparent and legitimate manner. She wishes to put an end to the crisis of legitimacy which has marred previous electoral cycles and underlines the importance of cleaning up the CENI to guarantee fair and equitable elections.
A hope for the DRC:
With her candidacy, Marie Josée IFOKU aspires to lead the country and implement the necessary reforms to enable the rebirth of the DRC. She intends to develop in detail the five points of her vision of “kombolization” in the weeks to come. His desire to break with predatory practices and place the vision above the person offers a glimpse of new hope for the Congolese people.
Conclusion :
Marie Josée IFOKU, the first female candidate to enter the presidential race in the DRC, has submitted her candidacy to the CENI. Carrier of a vision of rupture called “kombolization”, she wishes to put an end to the anti-values and bad practices which have marked the history of the country. His symbolic gesture towards the CENI shows his desire to guarantee transparent and legitimate elections. His candidacy opens new perspectives for the DRC and paves the way for a true renaissance of the country.