The article talks about Moïse Katumbi’s candidacy file for the presidential election in the DRC which was not received by the CENI (Independent National Electoral Commission) due to the absence of the original documents necessary for authentication. Katumbi’s team presented itself with certified photocopies, but the CENI demanded the originals.
According to those close to Moïse Katumbi, two essential documents, the criminal record extract and the nationality certificate, were missing from the file presented. The Katumbi camp promised to return the next day with the complete file, including the original documents.
It is important to emphasize that this procedure complies with current electoral legislation and that all applications are treated in the same way. However, some voices are raised to criticize this requirement for originals, arguing that certified copies should be sufficient.
It is interesting to note that this situation reveals some of the challenges linked to the organization of elections in the DRC, particularly with regard to the collection and validation of candidacy files. These administrative processes can sometimes give rise to controversy and controversy.
It remains to be seen how Moïse Katumbi’s candidacy file will be processed once all the original documents are provided. In any case, this situation highlights the importance of respecting the procedures in force in order to ensure the transparency and legitimacy of the electoral process.
In conclusion, Moïse Katumbi’s candidacy file for the presidential election in the DRC was not received by the CENI due to the absence of the necessary original documents. This situation highlights the challenges and controversies linked to the organization of elections, and underlines the importance of respecting the procedures in force to guarantee the transparency and legitimacy of the electoral process.