The national legislative election in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the subject of particular attention by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). In a recently published press release, the CENI announced its intention to publish the results disaggregated polling station by polling station of this election.
The move aims to ensure transparency in the electoral process by providing detailed information on the results in each polling station. The CENI recalls that the election of national deputies is carried out according to a proportional ballot of lists open to a single preferential vote. Seats are allocated according to the legal representativeness threshold of 1%.
The CENI claims to have already published the results of the election of national deputies in a transparent and detailed manner. This publication includes the form for determining the representativeness threshold, the list of the best elected officials, the provisional list of elected national deputies and the overall list of candidates with their respective scores.
However, the CENI also reacts to accusations of electoral fraud, in particular those made by the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO). She believes it is unfair to attribute these accusations exclusively to her, stressing that she has taken steps to investigate and sanction electoral offenders.
Furthermore, the CENI reaffirms its commitment to respecting the legal framework for elections and international standards. It also recalls its regulatory role in the electoral and referendum processes as well as its independence.
This announcement from the CENI marks progress towards greater transparency in the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By providing disaggregated results polling station by polling station, the CENI allows voters to better understand the results and verify their accuracy. This helps build trust in electoral institutions and promote democracy in the country.
It will therefore be interesting to closely follow this publication of the disaggregated results and to analyze the reactions of the different political actors and civil society. The transparency and legitimacy of the electoral process are essential elements to ensure the stability and development of the country.