The “Fight for Change” (LUCHA) movement recently denounced the controversial appointment of a group of unselected candidates for the position of Provincial Electoral Trainers (FEP) at the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of Kasai province. This decision has sparked strong criticism and calls into question the transparency of the electoral process.
According to Papy Mbaya, an active member of LUCHA, this event risks tarnishing the image of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, who is committed to guaranteeing a transparent electoral process. On reviewing the list of FEPs selected for training, it was found that several people who were not on the list of candidates selected for testing were appointed, raising doubts about the fairness of the selection process.
Among the candidates not selected but nevertheless named, we find names such as Kapinga Kabamba, Isanga Kasengo, Yamba Yamaba Mathieu, Tshisanda Muya, Ngalula Tuabile and Mputu Ndaye Georges. The use of percentages assigned to each candidate also raises questions about their validity, given that some of them were not even candidates in the first place.
Faced with this situation, LUCHA asks the CENI to cancel these appointments and take legal action against those responsible. It is crucial to safeguard the image of President Tshisekedi and preserve the integrity of the electoral process.
This case highlights the challenges facing democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The transparency and legitimacy of elections are essential to strengthen citizens’ trust in the political system. It is therefore essential to ensure that selection processes are fair and based on objective criteria.
President Tshisekedi must take rapid and decisive action to rectify this situation and ensure transparency in the electoral process. It is important to ensure that only qualified and selected candidates for positions are appointed, in order to preserve citizens’ confidence in the electoral system and promote a strong and legitimate democracy. The fight for transparent and fair elections continues, and it is essential that all political actors and civil society come together to achieve this.