Title: “The quest for post-electoral stability in the DRC: a call for unity and peace”
Introduction :
During this period of end-of-year festivities, the news in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is marked by the anticipation of the results of the presidential election and the resulting uncertainties. In this context, the Reverend Doctor André Gédéon Bokundoa, national president and legal representative of the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC), spoke during the Christmas service, highlighting the need to preserve unity and promote peace in the country. In this article, we will discuss the main points raised by Rev. Bokundoa and the importance of overcoming divisions to secure a better future for the DRC.
The question of post-election chaos:
Reverend Bokundoa calls on the Congolese population about the alarmist speeches which predict chaos after the elections. He invites everyone to question the motivations of those who propagate such speeches and not to sacrifice the common future for the benefit of personal interests. He recalls that the management of public affairs is a common heritage and that political selfishness cannot prevail over the collective interest.
Diversity as wealth to be exploited:
The ECC representative underlines the importance of considering tribal, political and regional diversity as a wealth to be exploited rather than a means of division. According to him, the DRC is a country united by destiny and it is imperative to build a better future in peace. He thus calls on the population to demonstrate unity and work together to overcome differences and build a prosperous country.
Post-election protests:
After the voting operation, voices were raised to contest the electoral process and demand the cancellation of the elections. Reverend Bokundoa does not enter into the strictly political debate, but calls for restraint and the search for peaceful solutions. He encourages the various actors to use legal and constitutional channels to resolve disputes, in order to avoid any escalation of the situation and preserve the stability of the country.
Conclusion :
In this crucial period for the DRC, the words of Reverend Doctor André Gédéon Bokundoa resonate as a call for unity and peace. Faced with post-election uncertainties, it is essential to preserve the unity of the country and seek peaceful solutions to overcome differences. Beyond political interests and differences, it is time to put forward the collective interest and work together to build a better future for the DRC. May this Christmas period be a source of inspiration for true reconciliation and renewal for the country.