The dismissal of Emmanuel Makongo from his position as Vice-President of the Provincial Assembly of Équateur has sparked a wave of reactions within the province. During the plenary session of December 17, 2024, provincial elected officials adopted an incidental motion to dismiss Makongo, a decision with certain political repercussions.
The main reason given to justify the dismissal of Emmanuel Makongo is the violation of his prerogatives. Indeed, according to Alexis Nkumu Isangola, instigator of the motion, Makongo exceeded his powers by making decisions without consulting the competent authorities. Among the criticisms leveled at him are usurpation of power and administrative interference. Makongo is thus accused of having directly addressed a request for the rehabilitation of his official residence to the provincial governor, thus bypassing the President of the Provincial Assembly. In addition, he also reportedly requested the lifting of the suspension of a sub-proved of education directly to the provincial Minister of Education, thus shocking the members of the Assembly.
After the dismissal of Emmanuel Makongo, the provincial elected officials proceeded to elect Ms. Elysée Amba Konga as the new vice-president of the Provincial Assembly. This decision was made by acclamation, a sign of unanimous support for the new elected official.
The dismissal of Emmanuel Makongo raises questions about the governance and management of public affairs within the Provincial Assembly of Équateur. It highlights the power struggles and internal tensions that can exist within political institutions, and the need to respect established procedures to ensure democratic and transparent functioning. In any case, this dismissal marks a turning point in the political landscape of the province and underlines the importance of respecting the rules in force to maintain order and legitimacy within the institutions.