The President of the Kasai Oriental Provincial Assembly, Anthanase Kabongo Malembongo, is currently facing a crisis of confidence on the part of local elected officials. In a letter made public, a dozen provincial deputies expressed their dissatisfaction and disapproval with his management of the deliberative body of the province.
The grievances formulated against Kabongo Malembongo are numerous and serious. The deputies reproached him in particular for his notorious incompetence in the exercise of his functions, in particular with regard to the functioning of the administration of the Provincial Assembly. Irregularities in the recruitment of staff, embezzlement and inappropriate allocations of the emoluments of the deputies and the funds of the deliberative body were mentioned.
In their letter, the provincial deputies claim to withdraw their confidence in President Anthanase Kabongo and demand measures such as his removal from the office of the Provincial Assembly, the establishment of a commission to assess his serious faults and his replacement, as well as the convening of an extraordinary session to deal with outstanding matters.
This crisis of confidence in the Kasai Oriental Provincial Assembly raises questions about governance and transparency within local political institutions. Provincial deputies want to act to restore order and guarantee the proper functioning of the deliberative body.
It is important to emphasize that these allegations must be thoroughly investigated to determine the veracity of the charges against Anthanase Kabongo Malembongo. It is essential to respect the democratic process and to ensure justice and fairness in this matter.
In conclusion, the current situation of the Provincial Assembly of Kasai Oriental poses significant challenges for the political stability of the province