At the heart of political news in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a new episode of the parliamentary soap opera is unfolding, with the filing of a motion of no confidence against the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Alexis Gisaro. A strong gesture, supported by 58 deputies, which is already causing a stir within the National Assembly.
One of the signatories of this motion, MP Gary Sakata, is making his voice heard firmly. According to him, any MP who has affixed his signature to this document no longer has the possibility of withdrawing it, under the internal regulations of the Assembly. A position that aims to preserve the integrity and transparency of the ongoing political process.
However, this motion seems to be at the heart of divergences and tensions within the Congolese political class. Indeed, some MPs, particularly those affiliated with the MLC and the AFDC-A, have decided to withdraw their signature under pressure from their political leaders. A U-turn that highlights the power games and rivalries within the national political scene.
Faced with these retractions, the question of the effectiveness of the motion arises. Indeed, if the number of signatories falls below the threshold of 50, the motion risks being rejected by the bureau of the National Assembly. A situation that raises questions about the ability of political actors to act in a concerted and coherent manner.
At the same time, another MP, Willy Mishiki, publicly denounced the delay in examining this motion, which he described as a violation of institutional rules. In a letter addressed to the bureau of the National Assembly, he warned of possible sanctions in the event of failure to convene the plenary session to rule on this motion. A stance that reveals the tensions and issues surrounding this sensitive issue.
In this context of political turbulence, the future of the motion of no confidence against the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure remains uncertain. Between political maneuvers, internal pressures and power struggles, the National Assembly finds itself at the heart of a political showdown that could have major repercussions on the country’s institutional balance. To be continued…