Yaya Lubondo, the wife of Ne Muanda Nsemi, leader of the Bundu Dia Kongo (BDK) movement, is at the center of concerns after the death of her husband on Wednesday October 18. Disturbing reports have circulated, accusing the widow of having hastily left the hospital where her husband died, taking with her certain movable property.
According to consistent sources, Yaya Lubondo actually left the Nganda hospital center after being informed of the death of her husband. She allegedly went to their home to collect some belongings before disappearing. This situation has sparked outrage among many members of the Kongo community, who see this as a violation of tradition.
A video posted on TikTok confirmed the existence of police officers in front of Ne Muanda Nsemi’s house. It seems that members of the BDK movement detained N’longi’s widow and children in Kongo, in order to discover the destination of the goods taken by Yaya Lubondo. This arrest is motivated by the desire to ensure respect for funeral rites and Kongo tradition.
However, this information was denied by the provincial president of the BDK, who claims that Yaya Lubondo is not on the street but that she is placed outside residence for security reasons. This situation raises questions about the true intention of the widow and the guarantee of respect for funeral rites.
Furthermore, Ne Muanda Nsemi’s successor will only be designated after his burial, the date of which still remains unknown due to differences between the family, members of the BDK and Manianga dignitaries. Some want Ne Muanda Nsemi to be buried in Kinshasa, in his residence, while others believe that he should be buried in his native village, in the Luozi territory.
In conclusion, the circumstances surrounding the death of Ne Muanda Nsemi and the actions of his wife Yaya Lubondo raise serious questions within the Kongo community and the BDK movement. The anticipation of burial and the designation of the leader’s successor demonstrate the importance of traditions and rituals in this culture. To be continued.
[Source of information: CONGOPROFOND.NET]