The presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo is causing many twists and turns. Today, we are looking at the candidacy file of Moïse Katumbi, which was not received by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) due to a document problem.
Katumbi’s team showed up with photocopies of some documents, while CENI demanded the originals for authentication. Two essential pieces of the file were missing: the criminal record extract and the nationality certificate.
According to those close to Moïse Katumbi, they brought certified copies of the originals, thinking that this would be sufficient. However, the CENI insisted on the need to have the originals in its possession.
Faced with this problem, Moïse Katumbi’s camp decided to calm things down, declaring that this did not pose a problem and that it was just an administrative formality. They promised to come back the next day with the complete file.
It is important to emphasize that this procedure complies with current electoral legislation, and that all candidacies are treated in the same way. It is therefore essential to respect the requirements of the CENI so that Moïse Katumbi’s candidacy can be validated.
This situation highlights the importance of administrative rigor and careful preparation of application files. In such a crucial electoral context, every detail counts and the slightest error can compromise a candidate’s participation in the presidential election.
It should also be emphasized that this matter should not call into question the candidacy of Moïse Katumbi, because he still has the necessary time to present the missing documents and regularize his situation with the CENI.
The presidential election in the DRC is a major issue for the country and for democracy. It is therefore essential that all candidates can compete under fair and transparent conditions.
We will closely monitor developments in this matter and keep you informed of developments. Stay tuned to not miss any political news in the Democratic Republic of Congo.