The government of Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka continues to provoke contrasting reactions within Congolese society. With the announcement of the composition of its 54-member team, marked by a mixture of new figures, former ministers reappointed and permutations, expectations are both high and mixed regarding its ability to meet the challenges that lie ahead. pose to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
On the one hand, supporters of the ruling majority welcome the establishment of a government after a transition period. However, on the side of certain civil society organizations, such as the Center for Research in Public Finances and Local Development (CREFDL), voices are being raised to criticize what they describe as a “budget-eating” government.
The CREFDL coordinator, Valéry Madianga, warns of the risks linked to a bloated government, emphasizing the colossal financial consequences generated by the multiple positions of Deputy Prime Ministers and Ministers of State. For him, such a configuration risks further weakening the country’s economy by monopolizing resources that could be allocated to essential social projects.
Madianga notes striking similarities between this government and the previous one, suggesting a lack of innovation and renewal. According to him, reappointing a large number of former ministers could compromise the effectiveness of government action, by reproducing the same patterns which have not given the expected results in the past.
This observation raises legitimate questions about the capacity of this government to meet the expectations of the Congolese population, faced with multiple crises, particularly in terms of security and the socio-economic situation. The depreciation of the Congolese franc and the deterioration of purchasing power are all urgent challenges that require concrete and effective responses.
While all eyes are on the new government team, expectations are high regarding its ability to make the decisions necessary to meet the challenges facing the DRC. Only concrete and coherent action can vindicate those who hope for true and beneficial change for the entire Congolese population.