“A delegation of provincial deputies from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recently observed a sit-in in front of the African Union city to demand their salary arrears. This action is part of a series of protest movements aimed at to make their legitimate request heard by the central government, which is slow to resolve this issue.
The president of the collective of provincial deputies, Blanchard Takatela, stressed that despite their efforts to obtain satisfaction, they have not yet been received by the President of the Republic. Faced with this situation, they decided to maintain their presence before the office of the Head of State, in order to recall the importance of their rights and to find a solution to this problem.
Since September, provincial deputies have intensified their protest movement, organizing sit-ins in front of the prime minister’s office and the ministry of finance. These actions led to the closure of all Provincial Assemblies.
This situation highlights the difficulties faced by provincial deputies in the DRC, who despite their election and their essential role in the functioning of institutions, find themselves in a precarious situation. Salary arrears represent a major obstacle for them, depriving them of fair remuneration and jeopardizing their work serving the provincial population.
It is crucial that the central government takes into account these legitimate demands and finds a quick solution to settle the salary arrears of provincial deputies. The fairness and efficiency of our political system are at stake, as well as respect for the rights of these representatives elected by the people.
This situation also raises broader questions about governance and management of public resources in the DRC. It is imperative that funds allocated to provincial institutions be used in a transparent and equitable manner, in order to guarantee the proper functioning of our democracy.
In conclusion, the sit-in of the DRC provincial deputies in front of the African Union city is a cry of distress in the face of unpaid salary arrears. It is essential that the central government finds a rapid solution in order to meet the legitimate rights of these provincial representatives and to guarantee the proper functioning of our democratic institutions.”