Title: Cancellation of the election of governors and senators in North Kivu: the urban civil society of Beni expresses its disappointment
Introduction :
The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) recently announced the cancellation of the election of governors and senators in the provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, both under state of siege. This decision caused great disappointment within urban civil society in Beni, who believe that this only drags out an already complex situation. In this article, we invite you to discover the reactions of urban civil society in Beni to this cancellation, as well as its questions about the future of the region.
A state of siege which shows its limits:
For urban civil society in Beni, the cancellation of the election of governors and senators in North Kivu raises questions about the future of the state of siege in the region. According to Pépin Kavota, president of this citizen structure, this decision gives the impression that the state of siege is far from being lifted and that the persistent problems have not been resolved. He recalls in particular that during a round table convened by the head of state last year, the majority of participants pleaded in favor of lifting the state of siege.
Furthermore, the urban civil society of Beni emphasizes that the state of siege has only shown its limits on the ground. Indeed, the entities that are currently being recovered by the enemy are mainly under this special regime. This observation further reinforces the disappointment of the urban civil society of Beni, which was waiting to see the state of siege bring peace to the region.
Disappointment and questioning:
The decision to cancel the election of governors and senators in North Kivu caused great disappointment among the provincial deputy candidates. They invested significant resources and spent considerable energy running their campaign, but now find themselves facing a cancellation of this election. This disappointment is amplified by the fact that the CENI has not given new dates for holding this election.
This situation raises many questions within urban civil society in Beni. Pépin Kavota rightly wonders what is the point of organizing elections in the region if they are then canceled. This question highlights a feeling of uselessness and waste of candidates’ resources and energy, which reinforces the frustration and disappointment felt.
Conclusion :
The cancellation of the election of governors and senators in North Kivu by the CENI deeply disappointed the urban civil society of Beni. This decision calls into question the effectiveness of the state of siege in the region and increases uncertainty about its future. While this measure was supposed to bring peace, it is today showing its limits on the ground. This situation leaves the urban civil society of Beni disappointed and questioning, facing a waste of resources and energy from provincial deputy candidates. It is now essential to think about alternative solutions to guarantee stability and democracy in the North Kivu region.