In the Central African Republic, it is the last straight line before the grouped elections – presidential elections and legislation – to be held on 27 December. The election material, which represents several tonnes, is distributed to the most remote areas in the country. A real logistical challenge. It is Minusca that transports the material to the prefectures, just like in Bangassou, where the sub-prefectural team, with the help of the UN mission, is organized.
as reported from Bangassou and Yongofongo, Charlotte cosset
Election materials are stored at the City Hall in Bangassou. All teams are concerned. It is now a matter of arranging to distribute the equipment. Théodore Motry is the rapporteur for the subprefectural authority in Bangassou. He explains:
“Currently we are in an exchange workshop with all the Mbomou branches to see how the election process. We must be on the same page. There are less than two weeks left. From 19 December, we will start handing out the cards to the voters. ”
Motorcycles to reach the most difficult to reach offices
During escort, Minusca trucks distribute ballot boxes, polling booths and voting cards to the distribution points, as in Yongofongo. But there it is again not over, explains José Simplice Monguiaga, chairman of the division of the local election authority:
“It is now our turn to send this material to the centers and polling stations. It is the hardest work, very sensitive. This material must be submitted in time for the conduct of these elections. It’s a race. The most remote offices are 130 kilometers, 125 kilometers … But the road is very difficult. We will use motorcycles. ”
For the most remote polling stations, it is still necessary to do at least a four-hour motorcycle on the rough tracks.
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