Title: “Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi leads the vote in Kinshasa: the first results of the general elections of December 2023”
Introduction:
The results of the general elections which took place on December 20, 2023 throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo are beginning to be revealed. In the city of Kinshasa, outgoing President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi is leading the votes cast, as evidenced by the first trends observed. This article will focus on the results in the commune of Kisenso, where the two voting centers of the DOKOLO NGOMA Institute showed a clear lead for the presidential candidate.
Results favorable to Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi:
Of a total of 4,322 voters expected in the two voting centers in the commune of Kisenso, only 1,640 exercised their right to vote, i.e. a participation rate of 40%. Among them, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi obtained 937 votes, which represents 57% of the votes cast. Martin Fayulu Madidi, another presidential candidate, came in second with 642 votes, or 39% of the votes cast.
This pattern is repeated in several polling stations in the Congolese capital. For example, in the commune of Ndjili, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi also stands out significantly from the other presidential candidates.
Logistical problems and low participation rate:
However, despite these favorable results, it is important to highlight the logistical problems encountered during these elections. Voting in the two Kisenso centers was delayed due to technical problems with electronic voting devices. The voting machines could not be started in time due to the absence of power cables. This delay caused tension and impatience among the voters present.
Furthermore, the low turnout can be attributed to several factors, such as the absence of names on the electoral lists, logistical problems and perhaps even a lack of interest on the part of the population.
Conclusion:
Despite the difficulties encountered, the general elections of December 2023 took place on the date planned in the electoral calendar. Initial trends indicate that Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi is leading the vote in Kinshasa, thus confirming his popularity in the Congolese capital. However, it is important to analyze the results from other regions of the country in more detail to get a complete picture of these elections. In the meantime, we will continue to closely monitor developments in the electoral situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.