The preliminary report of the electoral observation mission of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo and the Church of Christ in Congo provoked strong reactions from the political party “Ensemble pour la République”. Party spokesperson Hervé Diakiese accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of violating the legal framework for elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The MOE CENCO-ECC report highlighted numerous anomalies that could compromise the integrity of the electoral results in certain regions. In particular, it reveals that a presidential candidate won more than half of the votes, which raises questions about the legitimacy of the electoral process.
By denouncing this clear violation of the legal framework, the spokesperson for Ensemble pour la République highlights the attempts at fraud which allegedly took place during the elections. According to him, it is clear that certain actors sought to reverse the trends in favor of their camp.
These revelations are all the more worrying as the vote for the presidential, legislative and municipal elections in the DRC was marked by delays and dysfunctions in many places. Despite the deployment of 25,000 observers from the MOE CENCO-ECC, the transparency of the electoral process is called into question.
This situation raises concerns about the political future of the country. The contested electoral results, growing tensions and continuing violence in the DRC exacerbate the challenges facing the country.
Civil society also called for transparency and diligence in handling observed electoral irregularities. It is essential to carry out a careful inventory of these anomalies in order to guarantee the integrity of the electoral process.
In short, the preliminary reports of the MOE CENCO-ECC highlight the numerous anomalies which marred the elections in the DRC. Disputes, concerns and calls for transparency are increasing, weighing on the political future of the country. An in-depth analysis of these events is necessary to understand the issues at stake in this situation and consider the measures to be taken to ensure democratic integrity in the DRC.