“2024-02-05 – Installation of the provisional office of the Provincial Assembly of Tshopo”
Monday February 5, 2024 marked the opening of the inaugural extraordinary session of the new 2024-2028 legislature of the Tshopo Provincial Assembly. Sixteen of the twenty-six provincial deputies proclaimed provisionally elected were present for this occasion.
Under the leadership of Kombozi Boho, administrative director of the deliberative body, the provisional office was installed during this extraordinary session. It is the provincial deputy Tangulia Lobanga Prosper, aged 67 and elected from the AEDC-A in Isangi, who will take the head of this age office. He will be supported by two young deputies, Tandia Akomboyo Senold of the AFDC-A in Kisangani, appointed first rapporteur, and Likaka Balombe Héritier of the Udps/Tshisekedi in Isangi, as deputy rapporteur.
The provisional office has several important missions. Firstly, its task will be to organize the elections of the final office of the Provincial Assembly, which will determine the leaders for the duration of the legislature. In addition, he will be responsible for co-opting customary leaders, developing and adopting the internal regulations of the Provincial Assembly, and transmitting them to the constitutional court for validation.
This installation of the provisional office marks an essential step in the process of setting up the Provincial Assembly of Tshopo. It will ensure the smooth running of future sessions and the exercise of their missions by provincial deputies. The composition of this office also reflects a desire for diverse representation, combining experience and youth for balanced governance.
This key moment in the political life of the Tshopo province is a concrete example of the importance of democratic institutions in our society. It marks the start of a new period of intense work and decision-making to meet the needs and aspirations of the population. The installation of the provisional office of the Provincial Assembly is tangible proof of the commitment of elected officials to best serve the interests of their fellow citizens.
In conclusion, the installation of the provisional office of the Provincial Assembly of Tshopo is a major event which opens the way to a new legislature rich in challenges and opportunities. The provincial deputies are now ready to take their responsibilities and work for the development and prosperity of the province. The population of Tshopo impatiently awaits the concrete actions that will be undertaken to improve their daily lives and guarantee a better future for all.