The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) called on the national executive to make every effort to change the governance system in the Congo. Guarantee of the establishment of a true state of law and the construction of a strong and prosperous country, according to its vocation of world economic power.

Indeed, the Bishops of CENCO have found that the Congolese economy still suffers structural weaknesses inherited from the past. This is a major socio-economic concern.

« Unemployment persists, schooling and access to medical care are a luxury for many families. Thousands of people, including an impressive number of children, live in severe food insecurity in a country with fertile soil and abundant natural resources! There is a scandalous contrast between the dizzying enrichment of a minority of our compatriots and the extreme poverty in which the majority of Congolese lie, and the gap is only widening, « said Fr. Nshole, reading the declaration of the 56th plenary of CENCO to the press.

If the people have expressed themselves for a real break with the old system of governance, the leaders they have chosen are obliged to put it at the center of their concerns. Hence, the series of recommendations made to the various institutions of the country.

Thus CENCO asks the Parliament to really put itself at the service of the people who opted for change, to usefully manage the time to vote laws that promote democracy rather than partisan interests.

« It should also ensure that the parliamentary majority does not abuse its numerical superiority to pass laws unfavorable to the progress of democracy; to control without complacency the members of the government and the agents of the State « , added the abbot Nshole.

Moreover, CENCO supports the revision of the electoral law with a view to the depoliticization of the CENI.

As a result, she advises parliamentarians not to seek to change and tailor individuals or political parties, the provisions of the constitution, particularly those relating to voting methods.

Despite the opening of the political and media space, the release of political prisoners, the return of political exiles to the country, the launch of the 100-day program, CENCO notes that the situation is not changing.

Hence the need for the executive to improve the socio-economic governance of the DRC.

Emilie MBOYO