Title: The soap opera of the Masamba inheritance: a scandal which shakes the succession
Introduction: The soap opera of the hostage taking of Claudine Masamba’s legacy by her brothers continues to be talked about. Since December 2022, the case has been pending before the Tribunal de Grande Instance of Kinshasa/Matete. Despite some procedural advances, substantive discussions are still pending. This case highlights delaying maneuvers aimed at blocking the exit from joint ownership and raises many questions as to the real intentions of Claudine Masamba’s brothers.
The context of the case: It all starts with Claudine Masamba’s denunciation of the illicit sale of an estate in 2022. She accuses her brothers of having sold the plot located at Avenue de la Poste in Limete for the sum of 700,000 US dollars, on the basis of false documents. The plaintiff took legal action to have her heir rights reinstated on this sale and to obtain the end of the joint ownership.
Procedural obstacles: Since the beginning of the case, the procedure has been punctuated with obstacles. First, during the December 2022 hearing, it is revealed that Claudine Masamba’s brothers residing abroad were not reached. Thus, it was necessary to regularize the referral to ensure that all parties were concerned.
Then, at the hearing in April 2023, a new surprise awaited the plaintiff. One of his brothers, named Rémy Masamba, claimed not to have been duly seized, claiming to reside in Gombe rather than Limete. This confusion led to a further delay in the procedure.
The delaying maneuvers: Claudine Masamba denounces these multiple procedural obstacles as delaying maneuvers aimed at keeping her in joint possession. She accuses her brothers of taking her inheritance hostage for ulterior motives. She even goes so far as to suspect the existence of a dark hand working behind the scenes to leave the situation as it is, in order to allow her brothers to sell off the assets of the Masamba estate for their sole benefit.
The contested appeal: During the July 2023 hearing, a new element is introduced by the defendant. A notice of appeal from the Kinshasa/Matete Court of Appeal is brandished, stating that one of the brothers, Alidor Masamba, has never been duly seized by the court. This revelation is disputed by Claudine Masamba, who points out that Alidor Masamba was seized in a contradictory manner during the April 2023 hearing. This situation adds an additional complication to the procedure.
Conclusion: The soap opera of Claudine Masamba’s legacy continues to fuel legal debates. Multiple procedural hurdles and delaying tactics highlight tensions within the Masamba estate. The complainant does not intend to give up and continues to fight to assert her rights as an heiress. The outcome of this case remains uncertain, but the importance of justice and transparency in estate matters cannot be ignored.
Sources:
– https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/07/24/le-feuilleton-de-la-prise-en-otage-de-lheritage-de-claudine-masamba-un-scandale-qui-shaking-the-succession/
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