Rédaction Africa Links 24 with CP
Published on 2024-03-20 07:49:33
In a letter dated March 19, 2024 addressed to the Constitutional Court, independent candidate Joseph Nanga Ilunga denounces the late rejection of the candidacy of Mr. Jean Bakomito Gambu for the senatorial elections. Illustrating a troubling laxity within the BRTC/Isiro, this rejection highlights a series of fraudulent maneuvers and alleged complicity within the electoral bodies.
The late and irregular candidacy of Mr. Bakomito Gambu, which occurred after the official deadline for submissions, raises crucial questions regarding its registration. The sudden appearance of his name in official documents, after the deadlines set by the CENI, highlights blatant irregularities and a possible allegiance of the BRTC to this controversial candidate.
By invoking constitutional and legal provisions, Joseph Nanga Ilunga emphasizes that every candidate, whether independent or affiliated with a political party, must respect the established deadlines and procedures. The fraudulent replacement of a legitimate independent candidate by an unknown entity during the candidate nomination period raises serious concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
The request for the outright rejection of Mr. Jean Bakomito Gambu’s candidacy for the senatorial elections is accompanied by a demand for disciplinary measures against the provincial executive secretary of Haut-Uélé. This case highlights the persistent attempts at manipulation and corruption in the province, casting a worrying shadow over the transparency and fairness of the upcoming elections.
This case raises fundamental questions about the integrity of the electoral process and highlights the need for increased vigilance to preserve democracy and ensure free and fair elections. Jean Bakomito Gambu, invalidated for massive fraud by the Constitutional Court, was first designated by the nebulous Grande Orientale, which represents the club of unscrupulous operators in the region, as a candidate for governor in Haut-Uélé.
TEDDY MFITU
Polymath, researcher and writer / Senior Consultant CICPAR
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