Title: Rehabilitation of the governor of Tanganyika: an urgent invitation for the vice-governor
Introduction: Since the rehabilitation of Governor Julie Ngungwa Mwayuma by the Constitutional Court, tension seems to reign between Vice-Governor Masamba wa Masamba Ferdinand and his incumbent. This situation led to an urgent invitation from the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Interior, Decentralization and Customary Affairs, Peter Kazadi, inviting the Deputy Governor to Kinshasa for a consultation.
The context of the conflict:
In May 2023, Governor Julie Ngungwa Mwayuma was impeached by Tanganyika’s provincial assembly, following accusations of incompetence and mismanagement. Masamba wa Masamba Ferdinand, as Deputy Governor, then took over as interim Chief of the Provincial Executive.
However, following the rehabilitation of Julie Ngungwa Mwayuma by the Constitutional Court, a cold war erupted between the Vice-Governor and the Governor. This tension led to an urgent invitation for a consultation in Kinshasa.
The challenges of this visit to Kinshasa:
Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kazadi’s urgent invitation underlines the importance of the situation and the need for a quick resolution of the conflict between the two politicians. The visit to Kinshasa will make it possible to deepen the discussions and find solutions to calm the situation in the province of Tanganyika.
It is likely that this visit will be an opportunity for Deputy Governor Masamba wa Masamba Ferdinand to present his version of the facts and defend his actions during his interim. For her part, Governor Julie Ngungwa Mwayuma will also be able to present her vision and her projects for the province.
Conclusion :
The rehabilitation of the governor of Tanganyika has created tension between her and her vice-governor. The Deputy Prime Minister’s urgent invitation to Kinshasa for a consultation underscores the importance of resolving this conflict quickly. Hopefully this visit will ease tensions and find solutions for the well-being of Tanganyika Province