Fatshimetrie: A motion of no confidence shakes the Congolese Parliament
A shock wave went through the corridors of the Congolese Parliament after the filing of a motion of no confidence against the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Alexis Gisaro. This motion was filed on Friday, November 22 by members of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), the presidential party in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The tension was palpable during Friday’s plenary session, chaired by Vital Kamerhe, where this motion was announced. However, it immediately provoked disapproval within the Sacred Union of the Nation. The latter, represented by the party of the President of the Republic, openly rejects this initiative.
The situation worsened during the discussions in plenary. President Vital Kamerhe suggested that other political figures could be targeted by motions of no confidence, thus fueling suspicion within the UDPS itself.
MPs Célestin Engelemba and Daniel Asselo reacted strongly to these remarks, stating that the UDPS had not made a collective decision in this sense. The political climate then worsened, suggesting dissensions within the power in place.
Vital Kamerhe’s response only increased tensions. Fearing the destabilization of the government at the beginning of the mandate, he called for cohesion and solidarity within the Sacred Union of the Nation. He warned against the risks of destabilization that could arise from these internal dissensions.
According to the internal regulations of the National Assembly, the motion of no confidence against Minister Alexis Gisaro will be submitted to the plenary for examination and vote within the next 48 hours. This decision could have significant repercussions on government cohesion and the political stability of the country.
In this tense context, the need for dialogue and consultation between the different political sensibilities seems more essential than ever to guarantee stability and democratic governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo.