On the eve of the celebration of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the national President of the party Action for the Dignity of Congo and its People (ADCP), Corneille Nangaa, drew up an alarming report of the socio-security situation of the country and the pre-election climate.
In a message to the Congolese people, Nangaa stressed that despite expectations for development, participatory democracy, public freedoms and the promotion of human rights, the DRC continues to regress. He lamented the indifference of the elite to this reality, in which a tiny minority enriches itself at the expense of the majority who live in poverty and deprivation.
The President of the ADCP also pointed to the security situation in the country, marked by the presence of foreign armies and negative forces, as well as violence and killings in different regions. He denounced the inaction of the institutions of the Republic and the outsourcing of security management.
Regarding the ongoing electoral process, Nangaa questioned its reliability and transparency. He criticized the electoral mapping and the composition of the administration responsible for organizing the elections, which he considers contested and unrepresentative. He called for a pause in the electoral process for a comprehensive assessment and an objective and consensual reform.
Pending this reform, the ADCP has announced that it will not present candidates for the elections in their current format. Nangaa called on all members and supporters of his party to remain mobilized.
It is therefore necessary, according to him, that the political actors meet to discuss the challenges of security and the organization of the elections, in order to guarantee their credibility and their fairness.
This appeal by Corneille Nangaa highlights the many challenges facing the DRC, both socio-economically and in terms of security. It also stresses the need for reform of the electoral process to restore the Congolese people’s confidence in the institutions and ensure the legitimacy of future elections.
It therefore remains to be seen whether this call will be heeded and whether concrete steps will be taken to address the concerns raised by Nangaa and his party. In the meantime, the Congolese people continue to live in expectation of a better future, hoping that the next elections will contribute to real change for the country.