The Mai-Ndombe Provincial Assembly was recently the scene of a violent altercation between provincial deputies and police officers, sparking a wave of indignation and reactions in the province. The incident took place during the military honors paid to the provincial police commissioner, General Louis Kawara, at the Inongo airfield. Two provincial deputies, Patrick Kalina and Chancard Mbomba, were physically assaulted by members of the security forces, highlighting tensions and dysfunctions within the local authorities.
This situation led the Mai-Ndombe Provincial Assembly to call for the departure of General Louis Kawara, accused of inaction and complicity in this shocking altercation. The elected officials expressed their anger and frustration at the behavior of the provincial police commissioner, highlighting the lack of protection and support for the attacked deputies.
The rapporteur of the Provincial Assembly, Malachie Mpia, said that the General’s attitude during the assault on the deputies was unacceptable, presenting him as the real person responsible for this incident. According to the testimonies of the elected officials attacked, the altercation took place while they were going to the waiting room of the aerodrome, after having attended the military honors at the police commissioner. Despite their status as provincial deputies, they were violently attacked by the police, under the apparently indifferent eyes of General Louis Kawara.
In response to this case, the provincial police commissioner defended himself by saying that he was not present at the time of the events, but had given instructions to prevent the deputies from disrupting the military honors. He promised to identify those responsible for the violence in order to punish them, while stressing the importance of respecting the protocols and rules in force during such official ceremonies.
This unfortunate incident raises questions about security and respect for institutions in Mai-Ndombe province, highlighting tensions and rivalries within local authorities. The call for the resignation of General Louis Kawara by the Provincial Assembly reflects the seriousness of the situation and the need to ensure the protection and respect of elected representatives of the population.
In conclusion, this conflictual episode calls into question the importance of dialogue and mutual respect between the different institutions to ensure stability and democracy in Mai-Ndombe province. Local and regional authorities will have to work together to rebuild trust and restore a climate of cooperation and respect for the rights and duties of each.