“As the legislative elections in Masimanimba territory approach, Administrator Emery Kanguma calls for sportsmanship and civility in this crucial period for local democracy. In an interview with Radio Okapi, he urged the population to welcome the candidates in an open manner and not to be influenced by political speeches. Emery Kanguma expressed his confidence in the transparency of the elections thanks to the commitment of CENI agents on the ground.
In the interest of unity and peace, the Administrator also appealed to the various candidates, inviting them to focus on the message of cohesion and reconciliation. He stressed the importance of territorial and regional unity for the well-being of the Masimanimba community and Kwilu as a whole.
Preparations for these partial legislative elections are progressing satisfactorily in Masimanimba territory. The issuance of duplicate voter cards is underway, while the mapping operation was recently completed. CENI teams are actively working to train the actors involved in the electoral process.
The administrator wants to be reassuring about the effective holding of national and provincial legislative elections on December 15, in accordance with the schedule planned by the CENI. This announcement comes after the cancellation of the legislative elections last December due to various irregularities such as acts of violence, corruption and electoral fraud.
Faced with this new electoral stage, the territory of Masimanimba is mobilizing in a spirit of democracy and respect for electoral rules. The call for unity launched by Administrator Kanguma resonates as an imperative to guarantee free and fair elections, a true reflection of the popular will. The population of Masimanimba is thus preparing to exercise its right to vote in a climate of serenity and civic responsibility, thus testifying to the democratic dynamism underway in this region of the country.”