Ève Bazaiba and Steve Mbikayi: tensions within the Sacred Union
The recent passage of the Minister of State, Minister of the Environment, Ève Bazaiba, on the set of Top Congo aroused strong reactions within the Sacred Union, the platform of support for President Félix Tshisekedi. In particular, Steve Mbikayi, executive of the Sacred Union, did not hide his disagreement with the remarks made by the Minister of State.
On his Twitter account, Steve Mbikayi described Eve Bazaiba’s statements as sophistry in very bad taste. He believes that the minister should have pushed her logic to the end by refusing the offer to join the Sacred Union and continuing the fight for the truth of the ballot box. It also raises the question of the duty of reserve when one is a member of the government.
These criticisms echo the adhesion of Ève Bazaiba and other members of Lamuka to the Sacred Union, after their self-exclusion from this political grouping. The Minister of State justified this choice by affirming that the victory of Félix Tshisekedi in the presidential elections was a reality, and that Jean-Pierre Bemba, president of the MLC, supported President Tshisekedi out of patriotism and for the success of his mandate.
This divergence of opinion within the Sacred Union highlights the internal tensions and the different approaches of the members regarding the political situation and the adhesion to this platform of support. Ève Bazaiba’s public statements have clearly revived debate and criticism, and it remains to be seen how these divisions will be managed and overcome within the coalition.
In conclusion, the passage of Ève Bazaiba to the plateau of Top Congo caused tensions within the Sacred Union, with strong reactions on the part of Steve Mbikayi. These differences highlight the different points of view within the platform of support for President Tshisekedi, and raise questions about the cohesion and unity of this political coalition. It remains to be seen how these disputes will be resolved and what the impact will be on the future of Sacred Union.