In the Central African Republic, Sunday’s legislative elections took place peacefully. There was no major security issue that many feared. Of the 118 constituencies called to vote in the second round or in the partial one – which were prevented from voting on December 27 – 112 were able to vote correctly.
as reported from Bangui, Charlotte Cosset
The National Electoral Commission (ANE) is very pleased: “ANE is pleased to inform the Central African people thatthe March 14 meeting was a success“. Only six constituencies did not vote on Sunday, although the enthusiasm was not the same as in December, main report Theophile Momokoama admits.
The presidential election, “a driving force”
“There is definitely a small gap between the mobilization of voters compared to the total votes in 2020. But it is classic in all elections, the presidential is still a driving element in the mobilization of voters. We, ANE, have seen voters mobilize, especially in those constituencies where there was no vote. ”
Some dysfunctions and problems have been reported, especially attempted fraud or attempts at influence. People have been apprehended, he assures us.
Call for restraint
And while many announcements of results are published on social networks, the main report calls for restraint: “It is dangerous in a state that is still fragile like ours seeking in the pacification to be able to engage people to believe that these results,” by institutions or by bodies that are not authorized may create conditions for conflict and misinterpretations in the results that will be submitted provisionally by the ANE and subsequently by the Constitutional Court. “
ANE is awaiting the arrival of the majority of provincial ballots by Wednesday in Bangui. The publication of the preliminary results must take place no later than 22 March.
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