The political news in the Democratic Republic of Congo is currently marked by the examination of the motion of no confidence against the Minister of State, Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Alexis Gizaro Muvuni. This motion, tabled by a group of national deputies, is sparking a lively debate within the National Assembly. The announcement of the examination of this motion for November 25, 2024 has created tensions and revealed divergences within the Union sacrée, the ruling coalition.
According to the statements of the President of the National Assembly, Vital Kamerhe, the motion has collected 58 signatures from different political parties. He was keen to rectify an initial error by listing the different political forces that signed the motion, thus emphasizing the broad support it enjoys. Among the reasons put forward by the signatories of the motion are the shortcomings in the management of infrastructure and public works, in particular the dysfunctions observed within the structures under the ministry concerned.
This situation also highlighted tensions within the presidential party, the UDPS, with some MPs distancing themselves from the decision to support the motion of no confidence. The reactions of denial and internal dissensions highlight the complex political issues facing the Congolese political class.
The presence of Minister Alexis Gizaro Muvuni before the National Assembly to answer oral questions with debate did not dispel the criticism, with many elected officials expressing dissatisfaction with the answers provided. This motion of no confidence comes at a time when citizens’ expectations for public services and infrastructure are particularly high.
In conclusion, the examination of the motion of no confidence against the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works in the DRC reveals the tensions and divisions within the Congolese political class. The issues related to the management of infrastructure and public works are at the heart of the concerns of MPs and the population, recalling the need for transparent and effective governance to meet the country’s needs.