Title: The persistent unpaid situation of provincial ministers in Kinshasa: a major concern
Introduction :
In the Province of Kinshasa, the situation of persistent non-payment of provincial ministers and members of their cabinets is becoming a source of concern. It is essential to understand the impact of this situation on the start of the 2023-2024 school year and on the parental obligations of the ministers concerned. The city’s deputy governor, Gérard Nkongolo Wa Nkongolo Mulumba, alias Gecoco, recently shared his concern on social media. In this article, we will examine the issues raised by Gecoco and the urgency of resolving this situation.
The ten points of concern:
Gecoco Mulumba pointed out ten problems that plague the urban administration of the province of Kinshasa. First, there is the non-payment of ministers and members of their cabinets for 26 months, which is an alarming situation. In addition, there is no medical agreement for the health coverage of administrative staff, which means that they do not benefit from care taken care of or reimbursed.
Also, city services are not functioning properly due to the lack of ad hoc charges. Moreover, it is underlined that only two councils of ministers have taken place since the accession according to the team in charge of the administration of the city while the population of Kinshasa is equivalent to twice that of Gabon.
Gecoco Mulumba also denounces random appointments based on affinities rather than on efficiency criteria. He also deplores the lack of collaboration with his deputy, in violation of habits and customs.
In terms of crisis management, the governor of Kinshasa province leaves something to be desired. He works on his own schedule, most often giving instructions over the phone rather than physically going to his place of work. In addition, the city has only two trucks to carry out sanitation-related missions, which is clearly insufficient for 26 municipalities.
The situation is just as worrying with regard to fire trucks. They only move if the victim provides fuel, which often delays their intervention. In addition, no operating costs have been allocated to these services for several years.
Finally, the city is heavily in debt, some leases have been terminated and services are in the process of eviction. The governor only communicates on various facts, without offering any vision or perspectives for the inhabitants of the province of Kinshasa.
Consequences on the parental obligations of ministers:
Continued delinquency of provincial ministers raises concerns about their ability to meet parenting obligations. With the start of the new school year approaching, the costs of educating their children may be compromised. Unpaid parents of the provincial executive will face financial hardship to ensure quality education for their children.
Urgency to resolve the situation:
It is imperative to resolve the persistent unpaid situation of provincial ministers in Kinshasa. Not only does this directly affect the ministers concerned, but it also has an impact on the proper functioning of the urban administration. Prompt action is needed to ensure that ministers and their cabinets receive the salaries due to them and can thus fulfill their parental obligations.
Conclusion :
The persistent unpaid situation of provincial ministers in Kinshasa is worrying in many respects. Not only does it affect ministers and their families, but it also raises questions about the proper functioning of city administration. There is an urgent need to find solutions so that ministers receive their salaries and can fulfill their parental obligations. With the start of the school year approaching, it is imperative to act quickly to avoid any harmful consequences on the education of the children of the provincial ministers