Title: Presidential election in the DRC: 25 candidates validated by the Constitutional Court
Introduction :
The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo recently handed down its judgment concerning the candidacies for the presidential election of December 2023. With the addition of candidate Joëlle Bile, the list of selected candidates now stands at 25, including two women. This decision marks an important step in the country’s electoral process, raising both controversies and hopes. Let’s discover together the details of this validation of presidential candidacies.
Validation of applications:
The Constitutional Court took into account the candidacy disputes and announced the validation of all the candidacies present on the provisional list of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Among them is the candidacy of Joëlle Bile, who presents herself as the candidate for continuity in improving what has not worked. This validation brings to two the number of women candidates in the presidential election.
Requests rejected:
The Court also rejected several motions seeking to invalidate nominations. The first request, filed by Junior Tshivuadi against the candidacy of Moïse Katumbi, was rejected for lack of quality. Likewise, Noël Tshiani’s request against the president of Ensemble pour la République was dismissed. Noël Tshiani failed to provide sufficient evidence of the alleged Congolese non-nationality of Moïse Katumbi. The latter’s lawyer affirmed that his client has a valid Congolese nationality certificate, issued by the competent authorities.
The stakes of the presidential election:
This validation of the presidential candidacies marks a crucial stage in the Congolese electoral process. The December 2023 election is eagerly awaited by the population, who hope that this election will allow real democratic progress and the choice of a leader capable of responding to the country’s many challenges. The DRC faces major economic, social and security challenges, and voters are looking for a candidate who will be able to provide concrete solutions and ensure a better future.
Conclusion :
The validation of the 25 candidacies for the December 2023 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo marks an important step in the country’s electoral process. With the addition of candidate Joëlle Bile, the list of candidates now includes two women, demonstrating a certain diversity and representativeness. The coming months will be crucial for the country, which awaits peaceful, transparent elections that bring hope for a better future. Let us remain attentive to the evolution of the situation and future developments in this presidential election.