Joseph Kabila, the former President of the Republic and leader of the Common Front for Congo (FCC), is invited to participate in discussions on the ongoing electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Denis Kadima, president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), sent a letter to Kabila, inviting him to participate in these meetings aimed at examining in detail the current electoral process and proposing solutions.
These discussions follow the exchanges already made with the four opposition leaders as well as with Adolph Muzito. Denis Kadima thus wishes to broaden the discussions by including Joseph Kabila, considered the moral authority of the FCC.
However, the FCC has clearly stated its requirements to participate in the elections within the constitutional deadlines. It calls for the establishment of a consensual leadership team within the CENI, an independent Constitutional Court and an inclusive electoral law guaranteeing transparency and equal opportunities. According to the FCC, these conditions are not met and the current electoral process is criticized for its flaws and lack of credibility.
The FCC has therefore decided not to support President Félix Tshisekedi and not to participate in elections which they consider to be fraudulent and chaotic. They warn against the dramatic consequences that these elections could have on the future of democracy and the Republic.
The invitation extended to Joseph Kabila testifies to the efforts made to reach a resolution concerning the electoral process in the DRC. The ongoing discussions aim to find solutions to guarantee transparent and inclusive elections, thus allowing a real democratic expression.
It now remains to be seen whether Joseph Kabila will accept this invitation and actively participate in these discussions with a view to a consensual resolution of the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The next few days will be crucial in determining whether the various political actors can agree on the conditions necessary for fair and transparent elections.