In the turbulent political arena of the Democratic Republic of Congo, one figure stands out in the person of Godé Mpoy, a national member of parliament, who recently captured the attention during the general debate on the draft finance law for the 2025 financial year. His frank and direct speech highlighted the challenges that the government must address in order to respond to the legitimate demands of the various social categories that suffer from precarious wage conditions.
In his powerful speech, Godé Mpoy urged Prime Minister Judith Suminwa to present the concrete strategies put in place to achieve the ambitious objectives of the draft finance law. He stressed the crucial importance of revenue mobilization to honor financial commitments and avoid growing social tensions in the country. With rare lucidity, he warned against the risks of social unrest arising from poor management of monetary issues, highlighting lessons learned from similar situations internationally.
As a university professor himself, Godé Mpoy argued forcefully for the improvement of the salary conditions of university teachers, highlighting the injustice of their exclusion from recent salary increases granted to other civil servants. He highlighted the crucial role of education in building a strong nation, citing Nelson Mandela to support his argument. His passion and commitment to this cause speak volumes about his determination to defend the rights of education workers.
The heated debate that followed this intervention in the National Assembly testifies to the importance of the financial stakes for the future of the country. The draft finance law for the financial year 2025, declared admissible, was referred to the ECOFIN committee for in-depth examination, marking a crucial step in the legislative process.
In sum, Godé Mpoy’s intervention raises essential questions on the management of public finances and the importance of responding to the needs of different social categories, particularly university teachers. His passionate advocacy for better pay and decent working conditions for this profession is a testament to his commitment to a more just and equitable society. His speech resonates as a call to action for positive and lasting change in the Democratic Republic of Congo.