The elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been in the news for several days. While the electoral campaign is in full swing, certain towns like Beni and Butembo in the province of North Kivu seem to be neglected by the candidates for the presidential election. However, the candidates for the legislative elections carry out their propaganda in these towns.
In these cities, the streets are flooded with posters and effigies of the various legislative candidates. Vehicles equipped with sound devices circulate and broadcast messages and songs in favor of these candidates. On the ground, we can also observe the presence of candidates who are leading a local campaign, meeting the population and social groups in different neighborhoods.
The candidates emphasize security and development, two particularly important subjects in the Beni region, which has faced the activism of armed groups for many years. Voters are therefore asked about these themes, with the aim of convincing them to choose this or that candidate.
At the same time, in the city of Butembo, certain local radio stations have decided to reorganize their programming in order to organize contradictory debates between the candidates for the legislative elections. This initiative allows voters to have a better knowledge of the different candidates and their proposals.
This particular situation in these two cities raises questions about the strategy of the candidates in the presidential election. Why don’t they also go to these towns? Is this a deliberate strategy or simply a lack of logistical means?
Regardless, elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo continue to animate the country, and voters in Beni and Butembo will have the opportunity to choose their representatives in the legislative elections. Their voice will be essential in building a better future for their region.
In conclusion, despite the absence of candidates for the presidential election, the electoral campaign is in full swing in Beni and Butembo, with a strong presence of legislative candidates. Security and development issues are at the heart of the discussions, and voters will have the opportunity to make their voices heard during the next elections. It remains to be seen whether this absence of candidates in the presidential election will have an impact on the final result.