Marie Josée IFOKU, President of the Alliance of Elites for a New Congo (AENC), has formalized her candidacy for the presidential election of the Democratic Republic of Congo. By submitting her application to the Candidature Reception and Processing Office (BRTC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), she becomes the first woman to enter the race for the country’s highest office.
In a statement to the press, Marie Josée IFOKU developed her political vision, which she calls “kombolization”. This concept is based on the idea of cleaning up the anti-values and bad practices that plague Congolese society. According to her, it is time for the people to choose a vision rather than a person, and her vision of kombolization offers a break with the system of predation that has been rampant since the country’s independence.
The candidate also expressed her confidence in the President of the CENI, Denis KADIMA KAZADI, affirming that she had had positive exchanges with him. She offered her support to the CENI to ensure transparent elections and end the legitimacy crises that marred previous electoral cycles.
Marie Josée IFOKU therefore performed a symbolic act by offering her “ballet” to the President of the CENI, symbolizing her commitment to supporting cleaning and transparency efforts within the electoral institution.
With her candidacy, Marie Josée IFOKU hopes to bring a wind of change and renewal to the Democratic Republic of Congo. She positions herself as an alternative to the current leaders, putting forward her vision of kombolization as a way to break with the system of predation and build a new Congo.
The candidacy of Marie Josée IFOKU marks an important step for the political participation of women in the DRC. It shows that women are capable of leading and proposing innovative solutions for the development of the country.
The presidential race therefore promises to be full of promises and challenges. Congolese voters will have to decide the vision and leadership they want for the future of their country. The candidacy of Marie Josée IFOKU brings a new dynamic to this electoral campaign and arouses the interest of many citizens.
In conclusion, the candidacy of Marie Josée IFOKU for the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo marks an important step forward for the political participation of women. His vision of kombolization, based on the cleansing of anti-values and bad practices, offers an alternative to current leaders and promises renewal for the country. The coming months will be decisive for the political future of Congo, and voters will have to make a crucial choice for the future of their nation.