The Presidency of the Republic of the DRC recently carried out a collective dismissal, affecting several members of the Communication Department. In a document sent to the editorial staff of CONGOPROFOND.NET, the dismissed agents expressed their observations on this decision.
The argument of the dismissed agents revolves around three points: the administrative aspect, the social and political aspect, and the budgetary aspect.
First, the officers question the dismissal letter, which does not provide a clear rationale for the decision made. Moreover, the agents point out that the letter mentions their success in carrying out the tasks assigned to them and promises to use their expertise if necessary, which makes their dismissal even more unfair in their eyes.
Secondly, the dismissed agents consider that the Presidency of the Republic being the first institution of the country, it must manage employment in a different way from other institutions, because it is less easy for employees to quickly find a job elsewhere once they leave this prestigious institution. In addition, they point out that the presidential party, the UDPS, advocates social progress, which should be reflected in its dismissal decisions. The agents are therefore surprised that the dismissal was so abrupt and brutal, not respecting the rules of decorum.
Finally, the dismissed agents express doubts as to the veracity of the rumors of budgetary restrictions put forward to justify their dismissal. They point out that the total cost of their employability amounts to barely two 2023 Toyota Land Cruiser 5p and that the dismissal is therefore not sufficiently justified economically.
Then, it is raised the alternative of a new recruitment within the Direction of the Cell of Communication. The agents believe that, once the competence and expertise of the agents concerned are recognized in the letter of dismissal, there is no justification for hiring new agents who will do the same work as those who were made redundant.
In conclusion, the dismissed agents wish to assert their claims and hope to be heard and understood by the Very High Hierarchy. They insist on the importance of avoiding any precedent that could set a precedent for their remaining colleagues