“Christophe Baseane Nangaa, governor of Haut-Uélé, is called to join Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in a message from Peter Kazadi, his hierarchical superior. This summons comes within the framework of a “consultation” with his hierarchy, without further details on the exact reasons for this request.
Christophe Baseane Nangaa, younger brother of Corneille Nangaa, has been at the head of Haut-Uélé since April 2019. Unlike many provincial governors, he has not faced opposition from the provincial assembly. However, he had to face tensions in civil society which demanded his departure, going so far as to launch a call for tax non-compliance to assert his demands.
This sudden summons to Kinshasa raises questions about the real motivations for this consultation. Speculation is rife and attentive observers of the Congolese political scene are wondering if this summons is linked to political, economic or even security issues. We will have to wait to know more to understand the ins and outs of this decision.
In any case, this situation once again highlights the issues of political power in the DRC and the tensions that can emerge between the different decision-making spheres. The next few days will therefore be crucial for Christophe Baseane Nangaa, who will have to face this summons and clarify the reasons for his presence in Kinshasa. The political future of Haut-Uélé could also be impacted by this decision.
Let us therefore remain attentive to the evolution of this affair and the possible consequences it could have on the governance of the Haut-Uélé province.”