Meeting of the Presidents of the Provincial Assemblies with Vital Kamerhe: A crucial meeting for provincial democracy
The meeting between the representatives of the provincial assemblies and the President of the National Assembly, Vital Kamerhe, was of capital importance in the current political landscape. Indeed, the presidents of the various provincial assemblies expressed their concerns about the working conditions of their respective administrations and the situation of provincial elected officials.
During this meeting, the heads of the provincial parliaments highlighted the difficulties encountered, such as delays in the payment of the emoluments of elected officials, the need to strengthen the capacities of administrative staff and to reaffirm the power of the deputy vis-à-vis the provincial executive. They stressed the importance of these provincial institutions in the supervision and representation of the populations, as well as in the adoption of crucial decisions for the proper functioning of the provinces.
The spokesperson for the presidents of the provincial assemblies stressed the essential role of these institutions in the political landscape, highlighting their contribution to local democracy and good governance in the provinces. He also mentioned the particular situations of certain provinces, in particular those under a state of siege and those where legislative elections have not yet taken place.
Faced with these legitimate concerns, Vital Kamerhe committed to providing concrete answers and to getting personally involved in resolving these issues. His determination to support the provincial assemblies and improve the living conditions in the provinces demonstrates his commitment to local democracy and his desire to strengthen the autonomy of each territorial entity.
This meeting thus marks an important step towards better taking into account the needs of the provincial assemblies and local elected officials, highlighting the importance of these institutions for good governance and the development of the provinces. It also demonstrates the willingness of political actors to work together to consolidate democracy at all levels of the State.