“Fatshimetrie: When democracy is put to the test in Masimanimba, Kwilu province”
The national and provincial legislative elections in Masimanimba, in the province of Kwilu, scheduled for July 12, are at the heart of many concerns and questions. The electoral process, supposed to have been underway for several weeks already, seems to be hit by worrying delays and dysfunctions.
According to the initial revised and approved schedule, crucial steps such as harmonization, training and deployment of territorial electoral trainers should have been completed by May 24. However, it is clear that one month before the election, these operations have still not been put in place. The training of polling center heads, IT technicians and training chairs, as well as the deployment of teams in the field, have also been postponed.
Local civil society is closely following these events with great concern, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to respect its own timetable. Emmanuel Nakahosa, secretary of local civil society, rightly underlines the importance of guaranteeing the representativeness and transparency of the electoral process in Masimanimba. He insists on the need for efficient administrative staff present on the ground to ensure the smooth running of electoral operations.
The stakes of these elections are crucial, in particular because of the cancellation of previous ballots for reasons of fraud and violence. Democracy and the legitimacy of elected representatives are at stake, and it is imperative that the electoral process is conducted in a transparent, fair and equitable manner.
Faced with this picture, it is undeniable that rapid and effective actions must be taken to guarantee the credibility and legitimacy of the next elections in Masimanimba. The involvement of all stakeholders, including the CENI, monitoring bodies and civil society, is essential to ensure free and democratic elections.
In conclusion, the current election situation in Masimanimba highlights the crucial importance of democracy and the rule of law. It is time for the responsible authorities to take responsibility and ensure transparent and representative elections for the good of all citizens of Kwilu province.”
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