Fatshimetrie: Crowds and issues on the eve of the elections in Yakoma
On the eve of the national and provincial legislative elections in Yakoma, a particular excitement reigns within the electoral district. Voters are mobilizing en masse in front of the CENI branch office to obtain duplicates of their voter cards, an essential sesame to exercise their right to vote this Sunday, December 15.
Crowds are in order, queues are getting longer and impatience is felt among citizens eager to fulfill their civic duty. Between illegible, lost or missing cards from the databases, requests for duplicates are numerous, requiring unfailing responsiveness on the part of the CENI branch.
Lubulo Nsimba Théo, head of the CENI branch in Yakoma, assures that the operations to issue duplicates will continue until late at night. Despite some contentious cases requiring validation by the hierarchy based in Kinshasa, efforts are being made to resolve the situations within the allotted time.
Beyond the observed turnout, these elections are particularly important in a context marked by the cancellation of the December 2023 polls in Yakoma due to major irregularities. The decision to maintain the electoral base of the time raises questions about the inclusiveness of the electoral process and the preservation of the integrity of the democratic process.
In this tense context, the mobilization of security forces and the caution observed by the population and local actors are crucial to ensure peaceful and transparent elections. The city of Yakoma is thus preparing in a climate of vigilance, between the closure of businesses and the organization of ecumenical worship services to call for peace and serenity during the poll.
At the heart of these electoral issues, 81 candidates are competing for two seats in the National Assembly and 240 candidates are running for four seats in the Provincial Assembly of Nord-Ubangi. Citizen participation and democratic engagement take on their full meaning in these crucial moments for the political future of the region.
Ultimately, the crowd in front of the Yakoma polling station illustrates the importance and complexity of the electoral issues in the DR Congo. Between citizen mobilization, political and logistical issues, the upcoming elections are of crucial importance for the democratic life of the country and the choice of its representatives. The vigilance and commitment of each person will be decisive for the success of these elections and the consolidation of democracy in the DR Congo.