The President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Denis KADIMA KAZADI, organized a consultation framework with various actors from civil society, NGOs, religious denominations and the media. The objective was to mobilize all stakeholders to raise public awareness of the ongoing electoral process, with a view to inclusive and democratic elections.
Denis KADIMA KAZADI called for everyone’s civic engagement, emphasizing the importance of conveying a positive message and raising awareness among the population through educational initiatives. He also recognized the crucial role of civil society, NGOs and the media in electoral education of voters and encouraged them to promote transparency and electoral competition, while maintaining their neutrality.
The President of the CENI reassured the participants about the logistical preparations underway and called for a collective mobilization of the population to guarantee transparent and inclusive elections. He deplored the rumors which could demobilize the population and called for the confidence of all the actors involved.
The success of the elections in the DRC therefore depends on the civic commitment of everyone and the collective mobilization of civil society, NGOs, religious denominations and the media. The CENI is actively working to ensure the logistics of the elections and calls for the trust of all stakeholders involved. By joining forces, Congolese citizens can help advance democracy in their country.