The political and budgetary issues of the South Kivu Provincial Assembly continue to make headlines. Despite the planned opening of the September 2023 session, it did not take place, leaving doubts about the political stability of the province. This situation is the result of a series of political tensions between the different camps vying for control of the Provincial Assembly.
For several months, the Provincial Assembly of South Kivu has been divided into two rival camps. On the one hand, the camp led by Lwamira Zacharie and his supporters claims legitimacy and attempts to take control of the deliberative body. On the other side, the camp led by vice-president Norbert Yabe and rapporteur Amani Kamanda Jacques defends their own legitimacy and opposes the ambitions of the opposing camp.
This division had serious consequences on the functioning of the Provincial Assembly. The proposed budgets were published directly by the provincial government, thus bypassing the stage of examination and voting by deputies. Additionally, previous budget sessions were never closed due to ongoing political tensions. This situation compromises the financial stability of the province and makes the holding of a new budget session uncertain.
The consequences of this political crisis are being felt on the ground. Parliamentary activities have been suspended in South Kivu since the ban issued by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Interior. This situation leaves the population uncertain about political decision-making and the actions to be taken for the development of the province.
Faced with this political turbulence, it is essential to find a solution to restore stability to the Provincial Assembly of South Kivu. The different political actors must put aside their personal interests and work together for the well-being of the population and the development of the province. A peaceful resolution of the political-institutional crisis will make it possible to put in place the necessary measures to revive the economy, ensure transparent budgetary management and meet the needs of the inhabitants of South Kivu.
In conclusion, the political and budgetary crisis plaguing the Provincial Assembly of South Kivu highlights the importance of stability and political harmony to ensure the development of a region. It is crucial that political actors find common ground and work together to resolve their differences. The future of the province of South Kivu depends on the ability of all stakeholders to work in the general interest and to make informed decisions for the socio-economic development of the region.