The previous article addressed political news in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), highlighting the dissatisfaction of the Rally of Political and Social Forces Acquired to Change (Rassop) over the rejection of many candidates for the upcoming legislative elections. In this article, we will analyze in more detail the issues and arguments put forward by Rassop.
Rassop, led by Joseph Olenghankoy, was excluded from the electoral race by the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) due to non-compliance with the condition of submitting at least 290 candidates, representing 60% of the 484 seats at stake. Among the reasons given by the Rassop, we find the administrative delays at the level of the Ceni and the Ministry of the Interior, which prevented the filing of all the planned candidacies.
The article also highlights the legal arguments put forward by Rassop to contest this decision. Based on article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, combined with article 12 of the Congolese Constitution, Rassop affirms that all political parties must benefit from fair treatment and respect for deadlines. legal. According to the representatives of Rassop, the differential treatment they have been subjected to calls into question the equality of all before the law.
The question that arises is whether the Ceni voluntarily deprived Rassop of its right to participate in the legislative elections. Claude Bafuafua, head of the central electoral group, raises this suspicion and questions the motivations of the Ceni. This situation creates a climate of uncertainty regarding the transparency and fairness of the electoral process in the DRC.
Rassop now has 48 hours to file an appeal with the Constitutional Court to challenge the Ceni’s decision. The Court will then have 10 days to render its decision, which will have crucial consequences on Rassop’s participation in the legislative elections.
This case raises questions about democracy and the fairness of electoral processes in the DRC. Transparency and equal opportunities for all political actors are essential to ensure free and fair elections. The fate of Rassop thus highlights the challenges that the DRC must still meet to consolidate its democratic system.
In conclusion, the legislative elections in the DRC continue to generate controversy and disputes. The rejection of Rassop’s candidacies by the Ceni raises questions about the legitimacy and fairness of the electoral process. In the days to come, the Constitutional Court will have to decide, and its decision will have a major impact on the next legislative elections in the DRC