Title: “Resignation of members of the government candidates for elections: a call for ethics and elegance”
Introduction :
The organization of electoral observation missions is a key element during electoral periods, aiming to guarantee the transparency and integrity of the ballots. The electoral observation mission of CENCO (National Episcopal Conference of Congo) and ECC (Church of Christ in Congo) recently launched an appeal to members of the government whose candidacies were included in the final list of the deputation national, as well as to agents active in public establishments or portfolio companies also candidates for elections. The objective of this call is to invite them to resign from their posts out of ethics and elegance, in order to avoid any use of state power and resources for electoral campaign purposes.
Resignation and furlough: a symbolic gesture of ethics and elegance
According to the press release published by the electoral observation mission, the resignation request is addressed not only to members of the government running for elections, but also to active agents in public establishments or portfolio companies selected as candidates. This request aims to ward off the temptation to use state power and property for electoral campaign purposes. Likewise, the electoral observation mission asks civil servants and public administration agents, as well as magistrates included in the final list of legislative candidates, to request their release. Thus, this call for resignation and furloughing is presented as a symbolic gesture of ethics and elegance on the part of the candidates, showing their commitment to the integrity of the electoral process.
Mapping polling stations: a step towards transparency
Beyond the resignation request, the electoral observation mission welcomes the publication of the mapping of polling stations. However, it also emphasizes that, 72 hours after this publication, the mapping is not yet available in downloadable and printable format, as announced by the CENI (Independent National Electoral Commission). The electoral observation mission therefore invites the population, candidates, political parties and civil society organizations to consult this published map, in order to know the number of voting centers deployed per constituency and the number of polling stations allocated at each center. This transparency in the distribution of polling stations is essential to guarantee fairness and access to all citizens during elections..
Support for the electoral observation mission
To conclude its press release, the electoral observation mission of CENCO and the ECC reaffirms its commitment to supporting the electoral process by observing the different stages and electoral operations in accordance with the CENI electoral calendar. It thus positions itself as a key player in ensuring the transparency and integrity of the ballots, thus helping to strengthen citizens’ confidence in the democratic system.
Conclusion :
The call for the resignation of members of the government and candidates for elections launched by the electoral observation mission of CENCO and the ECC highlights the need to preserve ethics and elegance in the electoral process . This symbolic request aims to avoid any abusive use of state power and resources for electoral campaign purposes. At the same time, the electoral observation mission underlines the importance of transparency in the distribution of polling stations, while reaffirming its commitment to supporting the electoral process. Thus, these actions contribute to strengthening the credibility and legitimacy of the elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo.