News: The results of the presidential elections in the DRC provoke strong reactions
The results of the presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were recently announced, prompting a series of reactions from political actors and civil society. While some presidential candidates of the Republic are calling for the cancellation and reorganization of the elections with a reconstituted Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), other organizations in the Congolese socio-political environment are opposed to this proposal.
When publishing its preliminary report on the elections, the electoral observation mission of the Voice of the Voiceless for Human Rights (VSV) expressed its disagreement with the proposal to annul the results. The VSV instead recommends to the proclaimed president to promote dialogue, tolerance of criticism and the coming together of Congolese men and women. According to the VSV, pride and triumphalism can harm living together and compromise the already precarious situation in certain regions of eastern DRC, plagued by insecurity and massive human rights violations.
However, despite the dominance displayed by Félix Tshisekedi in the partial results, the opposition firmly rejects these results. Martin Fayulu, one of the main opposition candidates, denounces distortions between the official results and the reality observed on the ground. Moïse Katumbi, another opposition figure, expressed his solidarity with Fayulu and announced future actions.
In order to contribute to the consolidation of democracy in the DRC, the VSV also recommends the annulment of the results of the national and provincial legislative elections in certain electoral constituencies. This measure aims to allow the population to be truly represented by people elected in a transparent and legitimate manner.
The political situation in the DRC therefore remains tense, with differences of opinion and disputes surrounding the electoral results. The Constitutional Court, considered by some to be the last bastion of the regime in place, is called upon to play a crucial role in resolving these electoral disputes.
The Voice of the Voiceless for Human Rights (VSV), having deployed observers in nine provinces of the country, continues its mission of observation and monitoring of the electoral process. Its full report, expected soon, should provide new data and shed further light on the issues at stake in these elections in the DRC.
In conclusion, the results of the presidential elections in the DRC continue to spark debate and tension. Civil society, represented by the VSV, emphasizes the need to prioritize dialogue and gathering to enable the DRC to overcome its current challenges.. The role of the Constitutional Court in handling electoral disputes could play a determining role in the political stability of the country. The political future of the DRC still remains uncertain, and it is essential to closely monitor developments in the coming months.