Title: Elections in the DRC maintained despite logistical challenges
Introduction:
Despite the many uncertainties surrounding the general elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (Céni) maintains its position and strives to respect the constitutional deadline for holding elections on December 20. This article addresses the logistical challenges facing Céni and its efforts to overcome them.
1. Requests for logistical support:
CENI recently requested Angola’s support for its air fleet, but so far no official response has been given. Additionally, the Congolese government has also made a request to the United Nations Security Council for additional logistical support, but this request is pending discussion at the next Security Council meeting scheduled for December 20.
2. Alternative solutions:
Despite these obstacles, the Ceni claims to have found alternative solutions to respect the election date. Denis Kadima, the president of the Ceni, reiterated to the members of the Council of State that the elections would take place as planned. This underlines the commitment of the electoral commission to meet the constitutional deadline and ensure that the elections are held.
3. Call for a peaceful campaign:
In an official press release, the Ceni also called on all candidates to continue a peaceful campaign. Despite political tensions and rivalries, it is essential that the elections take place in a climate of calm and mutual respect.
4. Voter mobilization:
The Ceni invited voters to participate massively in the polls and specified that the polling stations would be open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To ensure that all voters can exercise their right to vote, the CENI will also take care of voters whose voter cards are illegible or lost.
Conclusion:
Despite the logistical challenges facing the Independent National Electoral Commission, it maintains its position to respect the constitutional deadline for holding elections in the DRC on December 20. The alternative solutions found and the calls for a peaceful campaign demonstrate the CENI’s commitment to carrying out the electoral process in optimal conditions. It now remains to be seen how these initiatives will be implemented and what level of voter participation will be in these crucial elections for the future of the DRC.