On the front page of Fatshimetrie, a tense political situation is shaking the Democratic Republic of Congo. A week after the indefinite postponement of the elections to form the final office of the National Assembly, uncertainty hovers over the rearrangement of the calendar. The deputies have thus found themselves unemployed for almost a month, in a context where the country is facing a series of socio-economic and security challenges.
At the heart of this crisis looms the threat of dismissal from the age office of the National Assembly, expressed by deputy Didier Kamundu. The latter deplores the lethargy which paralyzes the parliamentary institution, and calls for rapid action for the installation of the definitive office. If this request is not met within a short time, dismissal proceedings could be initiated against the president of the age office, Christophe Mboso.
This situation sparked a strong reaction from Yves Byasalu, national coordinator of the Dynamics for Vigilance of the Mandate (DYVMA), who underlines the blockage observed within the National Assembly. According to him, the installation of the final office cannot depend on the mood of a single person, and must respect the legal provisions in force.
MP Didier Kamundu, for his part, warns against inaction and promises to mobilize his peers to obtain significant progress as quickly as possible. Faced with the urgency of the situation, he underlines the importance of having functional institutions to respond to the multiple challenges facing the country.
At the same time, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa remains waiting to form her government team, while all the institutions of the Republic require competent leaders to ensure the proper functioning of the State. Delays in salary payments, rising prices, growing insecurity and the cessation of infrastructure work are contributing to fueling discontent among the Congolese population.
In this context of institutional and socio-economic crisis, mobilization and cooperation between political actors and civil society appear to be essential levers to get the country out of the impasse. The urgency is to put in place effective solutions to meet the pressing needs of the population and revive the national economy.
Resolving this political crisis in the DRC requires concerted and determined action by all stakeholders. While the stakes are high, it is imperative to overcome differences and work in the common interest. The stability of the country and the well-being of its citizens depend on it.