On August 4, 2023, the Constitutional Court rendered an important decision by rehabilitating Godé Mpoyi Kadima, the president of the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly. This decision follows the qualification of unconstitutionality of the resolution of forfeiture pronounced against him by the plenary assembly.
The Kinshasa/Gombe Court of Appeal had also recently rehabilitated the President of the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly, thus reinforcing the legality of his position.
The dismissal of Godé Mpoyi Kadima was decided on July 7 in his absence, following accusations of mismanagement and abuse of power.
However, with this rehabilitation by the Constitutional Court, he now regains his functions and his legitimacy.
This decision has important consequences on the political landscape of Kinshasa, strengthening the position of Godé Mpoyi Kadima and potentially having an impact on the future decisions and projects of the Provincial Assembly.
The reasons that prompted the Constitutional Court to qualify the resolution of disqualification as unconstitutional are not explicitly mentioned in the extract from the hearing. Nevertheless, it is clear that the Court found that the procedure followed to dismiss the President of the Provincial Assembly was not in conformity with the Constitution.
This decision raises questions about the political stability of Kinshasa and the mechanisms of control and accountability of political leaders.
It will be interesting to follow the evolution of this affair and to see how the President of the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly undertakes to restore confidence and transparency in his functions.
In summary, the rehabilitation of Godé Mpoyi Kadima by the Constitutional Court marks a turning point in the case of his dismissal. This decision has significant political consequences and raises questions about political stability and the control mechanisms in place. It remains to be seen how this will affect the governance of the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly in the future.