The CENCO and ECC election observation mission recently appealed to government members and election candidates to resign from their posts out of “ethics and elegance”. This request aims to prevent any misuse of state power and resources for electoral campaign purposes.
According to the CENCO-ECC, this resignation of the members of the government concerned as well as active agents in public establishments and portfolio companies will contribute to preserving the integrity of the electoral process. It is essential that political leaders step down from office to ensure a fair and equitable election.
The observation mission also welcomed the publication of the polling station mapping, but expressed concern that this mapping is not yet available in downloadable and printable format. It is crucial that this information is widely accessible to citizens, candidates and civil society organizations in order to facilitate their participation in the electoral process.
In conclusion, CENCO-ECC reaffirms its commitment to supporting the electoral process by observing the different stages and operations planned in the electoral calendar. The resignation of the government members and officials concerned is an important step towards transparent and democratic elections. It is now essential that all stakeholders, including citizens, candidates and civil society organizations, become fully involved in this process to ensure the legitimacy and credibility of the upcoming elections.