The dismissal of Godé Mpoyi from his position as president of the Kinshasa provincial assembly on July 7 has attracted great media attention. This decision follows accusations of abuse of power and mismanagement against him. The conflict between Mpoyi and the governor of Kinshasa, Gentiny Ngobila, played a key role in this dismissal. Issues such as late payment of emoluments to provincial deputies and mismanagement of the Congolese capital were cited as grounds for contention.
However, on July 25, the Kinshasa-Gombe Court of Appeal suspended the impeachment decision taken by the provincial assembly. This temporary suspension of the decision is in effect until the dispute over the annulment of this decision is resolved.
In parallel to this case, Gentiny Ngobila filed a complaint against Godé Mpoyi on July 13. In his complaint filed with the General Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Cassation, the governor believes that Mpoyi defamed him by calling him responsible for opaque management of the City of Kinshasa.
In a recent turn of events, Godé Mpoyi notified the vice-president of the provincial assembly of the end of his interim, a sign that he is resuming his duties.
This case raises questions about governance and resource management within the Kinshasa provincial assembly. It also highlights the tensions between the different political actors in the region.
It is essential to follow this case closely to understand the political implications and the consequences on local governance. The decisions taken by the judicial authorities will have a significant impact on the political future of the province of Kinshasa and on the perception of the population towards its leaders