Fatshimétrie, the reference magazine for in-depth analysis of political issues in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
For almost a week, the corridors of the National Assembly have been echoing with the persistent murmur of the motion of no confidence filed against Minister Alexis Gisaro, in charge of Infrastructure, Public Works and Reconstruction. An act of considerable political significance that, despite its regulatory filing, is struggling to find its place on the plenary agenda.
The motion, supported by 58 deputies, should have been examined within 48 hours according to the texts governing the functioning of the National Assembly. However, the convening of the plenary remains pending for the time being, fueling the debate within the Congolese political sphere.
Célestin Engelemba, a prominent member of the UDPS, vigorously recalled the duty of deputies to monitor the actions of the government. For him, the expectation of the examination of this motion is not the result of personal animosity towards the minister in question, but rather the desire to fully fulfill their mission of democratic control.
The negotiations and silences surrounding this issue reveal palpable tensions. The lack of reaction from the office of the National Assembly, represented by President Vital Kamerhe and Rapporteur Jacques Djoli, when asked by Radio Okapi, underlines the magnitude of the issue and the complexity of the discussions underway.
Democracy and transparency require compliance with established procedures. The press release written by the Rapporteur of the National Assembly, Jacques Djoli, reinforces the importance of respecting the right to defense and the adversarial system, essential pillars of the democratic process.
The deputies, guarantors of popular representation, remain on the lookout for any developments relating to this motion of no confidence. Their impatience and determination to assert their role as controllers of the government’s actions are growing stronger as the days go by.
In short, the examination of this motion of no confidence is shaking up the Congolese political arcana, echoing the imperative of democratic governance and accountability. The course to follow remains uncertain, but one thing is certain: Congolese democracy is on the move, and each decision taken in this matter will be crucial for the political future of the country.