The presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo is still in the news. This time, candidates Denis Mukwege, Martin Fayulu, Théodore Ngoy, Anzuluni Floribert, Jean-Claude Baende and Nkema Lodi filed a complaint against the president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Denis Kadima, as well as against the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Peter Kazadi. They accuse them of having concealed crucial information and of having manipulated the electoral process.
The presidential candidates accuse Denis Kadima of having deliberately hidden essential elements of the electoral process, such as the exact number of voters participating in the December 20 elections and the quality of voter cards. According to them, the lack of transparency regarding the real number of voters creates a situation of uncertainty for candidates who go to elections without having this fundamental data in their possession. Additionally, they claim that 80% of voter cards are illegible due to deliberate faulty thermal printing, compromising the validity and fairness of the vote.
As for Peter Kazadi, the six candidates accuse him of favoring the Republican Guard which ensures the protection of Félix Tshisekedi to the detriment of the Congolese national police. They also deplore the fact that the Deputy Prime Minister did not provide them with police officers to ensure their security during the electoral campaign, which creates an imbalance and endangers their physical integrity.
This complaint raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The presidential candidates demand that measures be taken to ensure a fair and transparent vote, where all necessary information is disclosed and all candidates are given adequate protection.
It is important to emphasize that for the moment, there has been no rallying in favor of Denis Mukwege and Martin Fayulu, but this could change in the coming days. The election campaign continues, with candidates experiencing varying levels of success in their efforts to win over voters. This disparity highlights the strategies and obstacles each candidate faces in their quest to win over voters.
In conclusion, the presidential candidates of the Democratic Republic of Congo have filed a complaint against the president of the CENI, Denis Kadima, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Peter Kazadi, for alleged subterfuge during the electoral process. Accusations of concealment of essential information and faulty printing practices on voter cards raise legitimate concerns about the transparency and fairness of elections. It is now essential that measures are taken to ensure a fair and transparent vote in the Democratic Republic of Congo.