**Meeting Between Denis Kadima and Jacquemin Shabani: A Crucial Step in Securing Elections in the DRC**
Securing elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a major challenge to ensure the legitimacy of electoral processes. It is in this context that the recent meeting between Denis Kadima, President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), and Jacquemin Shabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Interior and Security, took place.
During this meeting, the emphasis was placed on the need to finalize the electoral process interrupted due to electoral fraud and insecurity in certain constituencies. Denis Kadima stressed the importance of securing the electoral process to successfully organize elections, particularly to elect municipal councilors, mayors and mayors.
Collaboration between the CENI and the government is essential to overcome obstacles and ensure the transparency of the upcoming elections. Denis Kadima stressed the need to establish a clear electoral calendar to allow for the effective organization of these democratic deadlines.
During their exchange, Denis Kadima informed Jacquemin Shabani of the upcoming legislative elections in several constituencies, while ensuring the availability of the necessary financial resources. The issue of the election of urban councilors, mayors and burgomasters was also discussed, with the imminent publication of an electoral calendar for these local elections.
This meeting thus marks a crucial step in the electoral process in the DRC, demonstrating the authorities’ desire to guarantee free, transparent and democratic elections. Securing the polls is an essential prerequisite for restoring citizens’ confidence in the institutions and consolidating the country’s political stability.
In conclusion, cooperation between the CENI and the government is essential to successfully carry out the electoral process in the DRC. This meeting between Denis Kadima and Jacquemin Shabani illustrates the shared commitment to free and fair elections, the foundation of a strong and sustainable democracy. Securing elections is an essential pillar to guarantee the legitimacy of elected representatives and ensure the political stability of the country.