Title: The Masamba case: The twists and turns of the struggle for inheritance
Introduction:
The case of the taking hostage of the inheritance of Claudine Masamba by her brothers continues to make people talk. Since the start of this soap opera in December 2022, the legal case has continued to suffer delays and obstacles. In this article, we will analyze the latest developments in this affair and the alleged motivations behind the delaying maneuvers of the Masamba brothers.
The background of the case:
The Masamba affair revolves around the illicit sale of an estate by six brothers of Claudine Masamba. This sale, which would have taken place in 2022, concerned a plot located in Kinshasa, for an amount of 700,000 US dollars. Claudine Masamba, unhappy with this fraudulent sale, decided to go to court to defend her rights as heiress and to obtain the end of the joint ownership.
Obstacles encountered:
Since the start of the legal proceedings, many obstacles have hindered their development. During the hearing on December 23, 2022, it was discovered that Claudine Masamba’s brothers residing abroad had not been reached by service. This required a regularization of the referral procedure.
Then, during the hearing on April 18, 2023, a new difficulty arose with the alleged non-significance of one of the brothers, Rémy Masamba. Despite months of hesitation and difficulties in reaching him, he was finally reached and was due to appear at the hearing on July 18, 2023. However, the defendant party brandished a notice of appeal from the Court of Appeal of Kinshasa / Matete, questioning the regular referral of Rémy Masamba by the court.
Claudine Masamba’s suspicions:
Claudine Masamba shouts loud and clear that these obstacles and delaying maneuvers aim to prevent her from leaving joint ownership and to take her share of the inheritance hostage. She also suspects that her brothers intend to sell off all the assets of the Masamba estate for their sole benefit. She doubts the black hand that would be at work to leave the situation as it is, despite its multiple approaches to the institutions of the Republic.
Conclusion:
The Masamba case continues to fuel legal debates in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Delays and dilatory maneuvers made the procedure complex and frustrating for Claudine Masamba. She seeks to preserve her heir rights and seek justice. Pending the next hearings, the outcome of this case remains uncertain and raises questions about the protection of inheritance rights in the DRC