Fatshimetrie, the essential meeting place to closely follow the political news of the Democratic Republic of Congo! In the June 6, 2024 edition, the upper house of parliament was the scene of a crucial moment: the validation of the powers of the 84 senators elected during the vote on April 29. Under the presidency of MP Pascal Kinduelo Lumbu, the mandates of the elected officials were confirmed, marking an important step in the composition of this new assembly.
This validation, the fruit of the work of the special commissions responsible for meticulously verifying each file, paves the way for the effective exercise of the mandate of elected senators. But that’s not all: 16 new senators, elected on May 26 in four different provinces, are also awaiting validation of their mandates. A special commission was thus set up to examine their files, testifying to the rigor and seriousness with which this procedure is carried out.
With the arrival of these new elected officials, the upper house of parliament is approaching its full composition, which will include 109 senators in total. This group of political representatives, with diverse sensitivities and varied experiences, will have the mission of defending the interests of the Congolese population and contributing to the development of laws and important decisions for the country.
Beyond the validation of the powers of senators, the next step will consist of the development and adoption of the internal regulations of the Senate, as well as the election and installation of the final office. These key moments will mark the effective start of parliamentary work and the regular functioning of this institution essential to the political life of the country.
In short, this series of procedures aimed at setting up the new upper house of the Congolese parliament illustrates the importance of organization and respect for democratic rules in the functioning of political institutions. Senators, elected by the Congolese people, will have the heavy responsibility of representing their fellow citizens and actively contributing to building a better future for all. It is in this context of requirement and commitment that the work of validating powers takes place, an essential step to guarantee the proper functioning of democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.