The article in question addresses current events concerning the financing of general elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Minister of Finance, Nicolas Kazadi, announced during a television program that the government continued to honor its financial commitments to the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) in order to respect the constitutional deadline set for December 20, 2023.
According to the Minister of Finance, a sum of $130 million was recently allocated to the CENI to support electoral operations. He also underlines that payments continue to be made regularly to meet the growing financial needs of the Commission, in particular for the training of teams and logistical deployment throughout the territory.
These declarations aim to reassure as to the availability of the necessary funds for the smooth running of the elections. The minister says those who predict delays or financial difficulties are wrong and warns against such speculation.
However, despite these advances, the CENI still faces financial difficulties in carrying out the entire electoral process. During a meeting with presidential candidates, Denis Kadima, president of the CENI, admitted that the government had already provided a large part of the funding but that a significant part was still needed to finalize the process. He also revealed that the institution had to resort to bank overdrafts to advance in financing, due to the government’s payment method in installments.
These declarations and the continuation of financial payments from the government aim to guarantee the smooth running of the elections on schedule. The success of this electoral process is of crucial importance for political stability and democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In conclusion, despite the financial difficulties encountered, the government is committed to providing the necessary funds for the general elections to be held on schedule. It remains to be hoped that these commitments will be respected and that the electoral process will take place in a transparent and democratic manner.