**Fatshimetrie: Behind the Scenes of a Government Exit That Divides the Sacred Union of the Nation**
The recent announcement by the Sumwina government shook the Sacred Union of the Nation (USN), causing a shock wave among the members of the presidential majority. The reactions, sometimes virulent, highlighted a climate of frustration and discontent among many political executives.
The immediate reaction of Augustin Kabuya, a prominent member of the USN, was to convene an emergency meeting with the leaders of the different political groups in order to ease tensions and channel frustrations.
According to internal sources, more than 70% of elected officials say they are unhappy with the distribution of ministerial positions within the Sumwina government. Some political groups believe that their numerical weight has not been respected, pointing out inconsistencies in the distribution of positions.
There are also numerous criticisms of the Prime Minister. Some leaders denounce the fact that she did not take into account the lists presented by the different political groups, preferring to appoint figures outside the leaders’ recommendations.
In addition, the absence of the province of Maniema within the government has exacerbated discontent within the presidential majority. These combined elements reveal a deep unease and a questioning of the government formation process.
Faced with these criticisms, Augustin Kabuya undertook to raise the grievances and demands of the leaders to the President of the Republic to find a favorable outcome to the situation. Two options were considered: the possibility of compensating dissatisfied groupings or reviewing the composition of the government.
However, reviewing the composition of the government seems unlikely at this stage, given the efforts already made to constitute the National Executive. It is very likely that compensation will be considered in other areas to ease tensions and restore harmony within the Sacred Union of the Nation.
It should be noted that the formation of a government in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a complex and delicate exercise, subject to multiple pressures and political issues. The expectations are high, the stakes considerable, and the compromises inevitable.
The real test of truth will be during the government’s inauguration vote in the National Assembly, scheduled for the coming weeks. It is at this moment that we will be able to measure the impact of the actions undertaken by Augustin Kabuya to ease tensions and bring together the presidential majority around a common project.
Ultimately, the exit of the Sumwina government highlighted the divisions and dissensions within the Sacred Union of the NationIt is now up to the political actors to find common ground and put in place concrete measures to restore confidence and unity within the ruling coalition.