In the latest twist in the news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, justice has summoned Gentiny Ngobila for a hearing. Following his rehabilitation by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Interior, Security and Customary Affairs, the governor of Kinshasa is expected before the prosecutor at the Court of Cassation on Thursday February 22.
It was Alexis Amisi Ometete, the first secretary of this body, who officially announced the summons of Gentiny Ngobila, although the reason for this hearing was not explicitly specified. The invitation has been sent to the person concerned and the reasons for his invitation will be communicated to him on site.
This approach comes following the involvement of Gentiny Ngobila in sensitive electoral matters. Indeed, last January, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) designated him as one of the candidates disqualified from the legislative elections for “fraud, vandalism of electoral materials and illegal possession” of Electronic Voting Devices (DEV).
This event raises many questions and increases political tension in Kinshasa. To be continued to find out the consequences of this hearing which could have major repercussions in the Congolese political landscape. Stay informed so as not to miss any developments in this case.