The election of the final office of the National Assembly in 2024 was the scene of a major revolt on the part of a group of national deputies. Indeed, the latter firmly rejected the ticket of the Sacred Union of the Nation, arguing that it did not respect the geopolitical criterion essential to equitable representation of the different provinces of the country.
In a poignant statement, a rapporteur MP pointed out that some provinces were doubly represented, while others did not even have a position on the contested ticket. This situation sparked an outcry among dissidents, who openly denounced nepotism and unacceptable practices of favoritism within the Assembly.
At the heart of the discord were the names of Mboso, Serge Bahati and Cathy Bemba. The rebellious deputies vehemently denounced the favoritism granted to certain candidates, suspecting family ties or privileged relationships influencing the choices made. They bitterly recalled the commitments of re-elected President Félix Tshisekedi in the fight against anti-values and pointed out practices contrary to this ideal within the contested ticket.
This protest decision comes just a few days before the official election for the office of the National Assembly, suggesting tumultuous surprises during the vote scheduled for May 18. This fracture within the sacred union of the nation raises crucial questions about transparency, ethics and representativeness within the parliamentary institution, highlighting deep tensions and major political issues.
This crisis within the National Assembly highlights the political and ethical issues that animate the Congolese political scene in the year 2024. Dissensions over the final office reflect the power struggles and differences of opinion that mark the landscape political, highlighting the need for transparent governance that respects democratic principles.