Title: The challenges of the electoral campaign in the DRC: between popularity and political promises
Introduction :
The Democratic Republic of Congo is actively preparing for the elections scheduled for December 20, 2023. For a week, candidates have been investing in different provinces of the country with the aim of attracting voters. The electoral campaign is marked by an incessant search for popularity, visible through the immense crowds which form during political events. However, being acclaimed by the crowd does not necessarily guarantee real popularity or real support from citizens. This article will examine the issues of the electoral campaign in the DRC, between the importance of popularity and political promises.
The quest for popularity: a key indicator for candidates
In the DRC electoral campaign, the crowd has become the main indicator of a candidate’s popularity. Social media is full of images and videos showing candidates surrounded by huge crowds while traveling. However, it is worth asking whether the crowd’s enthusiasm truly reflects sincere support for the candidacy or simply a fashion phenomenon. The question of whether mass gathering is the real criterion for voters’ choice remains to be clarified.
Politics as a polemical strategy
The electoral campaign in the DRC has become fertile ground for controversy. The candidates compete with tricks and shocking statements to attract the attention of voters. Some candidates even try to compare themselves to icons of Congolese music, using the art of controversy to stand out. However, this approach can sometimes distract attention from the real political issues and the programs proposed by the candidates.
Political promises: beyond popularity
Beyond the effect of the crowd and the polemical rhetoric, voters must also look at the political promises of the candidates. What are their concrete proposals to improve the lives of citizens? What are the plans for economic development, the fight against corruption and the improvement of public services? Voters need to ask themselves these crucial questions to make an informed decision in the election.
Conclusion :
The electoral campaign in the DRC demonstrates a frantic quest for popularity on the part of the candidates. However, it is essential for voters not to be seduced solely by crowds and grand declarations. Political promises and concrete plans for the country’s development must also be taken into account. The elections of December 20, 2023 will be an opportunity for Congolese citizens to choose their leader based on an in-depth analysis of the candidates.