The Provincial Assembly of Kasai Oriental is shaken by internal tensions. President Anthanase Kabongo Malembongo faces strong criticism from a dozen provincial deputies. They accuse him of notorious incompetence in the exercise of his functions and denounce several shortcomings in the management of the deliberative body.
In a public letter, the provincial deputies claim to withdraw their confidence in Anthanase Kabongo. They point to the poor functioning of the administration of the Provincial Assembly, particularly with regard to the recruitment of staff, embezzlement and irregular allocations of the emoluments of deputies and staff.
Among the grievances mentioned, we also find the non-respect of the rights of deputies and a lack of consideration towards them. The deputies thus demand the dismissal of Anthanase Kabongo from the office of the Provincial Assembly, the establishment of a commission to ascertain his serious faults and his replacement, as well as the convening of an extraordinary session to deal with outstanding issues.
This crisis within the Kasai Oriental Provincial Assembly highlights the dissensions and disagreements that can arise within political institutions. It also stresses the importance of efficiency and transparency in the management of these deliberative bodies. Provincial deputies are entitled to expect their President to act in the general interest and to respect established rules.
It is now essential to follow the evolution of this situation and to see how the various actors will react. The resolution of this crisis within the Provincial Assembly of Kasai Oriental could have repercussions on the political stability of the region and on the decisions taken by this deliberative body.
It is therefore essential that the political leaders quickly find a solution in order to restore the confidence of the provincial deputies and to guarantee the proper functioning of the Provincial Assembly. Because, after all, it is by collaborating effectively and respecting democratic principles that we can ensure the harmonious development of a region or a country