In the political news of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a female figure is emerging in the presidential race. This is Marie Josée IFOKU, candidate for the Alliance of Elites for a New Congo (AENC) party. She thus becomes the first woman to enter the race for the country’s highest office.
When submitting her candidacy to the Application Reception and Processing Office (BRTC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Marie Josée IFOKU was received by the President of the CENI, Denis KADIMA KAZADI. This meeting was an opportunity for the candidate to discuss the electoral process and the issues of the next elections scheduled for December 2023.
Marie Josée IFOKU reaffirmed her political vision based on her concept of “kombolization”, a term which refers to the cleansing of anti-values and bad practices. She puts forward the idea of breaking with the system of predation that has prevailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo since independence, and offers her vision of rebirth for the country.
The candidate justifies her choice to run for president by highlighting the need for the Congolese people to choose a vision rather than a person, and asserts that her vision of kombolization offers a chance to lead the country in a different way.
Marie Josée IFOKU also underlines the importance of having transparent elections free from any crisis of legitimacy. She expresses her confidence in the President of the CENI, Denis KADIMA KAZADI, and symbolically offers her support to contribute to fair and equitable elections.
The candidacy of Marie Josée IFOKU marks a turning point in the political history of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the first woman to run for president. His concept of kombolization and his desire to break with the system of predation are attracting particular attention, and it will be interesting to follow his journey in the upcoming presidential campaign.
In conclusion, the emergence of Marie Josée IFOKU as a presidential candidate represents a step towards more diversity and inclusion in the political life of the Democratic Republic of Congo. His vision of kombolization and his desire to break with the system of predation offer a new perspective for the country. It remains to be seen how his candidacy will be received by voters and what its impact will be on the Congolese political landscape.