The latest news from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been marked by the dismissal of Godé Mpoyi, the president of the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly. This decision was taken by the provincial deputies, with 34 votes in favor of dismissal, 3 votes against and 4 abstentions.
This dismissal comes after a period of tension between Godé Mpoyi and the provincial deputies, who accused him in particular of abuse of power and poor management of the deliberative body of the province of Kinshasa.
The motion of no confidence against Godé Mpoyi was initiated by provincial deputy Mbonzi wa Mbonzi, a member of the MLC party led by Jean-Pierre Bemba.
However, this dismissal is not a surprise, as relations between Godé Mpoyi and the governor of the city of Kinshasa, Gentiny Ngobila, had already been strained for some time. The President of the Provincial Assembly reproached the head of the provincial executive for the delays in payment of the emoluments of the provincial deputies and the poor management of the finances of the city of Kinshasa.
Faced with these tensions, Godé Mpoyi and Gentiny Ngobila had recently tried to bury the hatchet by shaking hands in front of a few provincial deputies and provincial ministers. However, this attempt at reconciliation was not enough to resolve the differences and ultimately resulted in the dismissal of Godé Mpoyi.
This dismissal paves the way for new prospects for the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly, with the possibility of electing a new president and working on necessary changes to improve the governance and management of the province.
It is important to stress that this dismissal is a reflection of the challenges facing the political institutions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but it also testifies to the willingness of provincial deputies to take measures to protect the public interest and ensure good governance.
The removal of Godé Mpoyi will undoubtedly provoke reactions and discussions within the Congolese political class, but it also represents an opportunity to rethink and strengthen the democratic institutions of the country. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is constantly changing and these changes are essential for its stability and development