The article will discuss recent news concerning the issuance of duplicate voter cards in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It will highlight the steps to follow to obtain a duplicate as well as the precautions to take to avoid false duplicates.
Title: Issuance of duplicate voter cards in the DRC: A simplified process for the voters concerned
Introduction :
In the DRC, the operation to issue duplicates of voter cards began this Wednesday, August 2. This approach aims to allow voters who have lost their card or whose documents have become illegible to obtain a duplicate in order to be able to exercise their right to vote. In this article, we will explain in detail the steps to follow to obtain this duplicate and we will warn against networks producing fake duplicates.
Progress of the operation:
According to the communications director of the electoral center, Jean-Baptiste Itipo, voters who have lost their voter card must first go to a judicial police officer to attest to this loss. The latter will issue them with a report of loss of voter card. Then, voters must go to the CENI (Independent National Electoral Commission) branch of the registration center to which they were attached. On site, they will have to complete a duplicate request form by presenting the report of loss of their card. If the branch manager or his delegate confirms the voter’s registration, a duplicate will be issued free of charge.
Precautions against false duplicates:
In order to raise awareness among the population, the CENI warns against the existence of networks producing false duplicates of voter cards. She therefore invites public and private services as well as people who find lost voter cards to drop them off at the CENI headquarters. It is essential to combat these illegal practices in order to preserve the integrity of the electoral process.
Conclusion :
The issuance of duplicate voter cards in the DRC is an essential process to enable all citizens to exercise their right to vote. By following the procedure established by the CENI, voters who have lost their card or whose writing has become illegible will be able to obtain their duplicate free of charge. However, it is important to remain vigilant against networks producing false duplicates and to report any suspicious activity to the CENI. Thus, democracy and transparency of the electoral process will be preserved.
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