Congolese deputies who find themselves in a situation of incompatibility between their current functions and their parliamentary mandate find themselves forced to make a crucial choice. Indeed, the eight-day deadline granted to make a decision expires this Tuesday, February 20, as revealed by the provisional office of the National Assembly.
This period of reflection constitutes a decisive turning point for members of the Government, magistrates, public service agents and other personalities concerned. They will have to determine whether they prefer to keep their current position or devote themselves fully to their mandate as MP. A decision which will have repercussions on the composition of the Congolese political and institutional landscape.
Furthermore, the Constitutional Court finds itself under fire from certain candidates declared fraudulent by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Accused of strict compliance with procedures and texts when handling disputes linked to the legislative elections of December 2023, the Court now sees itself the object of a media smear campaign.
This situation highlights the democratic issues and political tensions that drive the Congolese scene. The decisions taken by the MPs affected by incompatibility and the reactions towards the Constitutional Court will have a crucial impact on the course of events.
Find out more about political news in the DRC:
– “Analysis of the political situation in the DRC”: [link]
– “The challenges of the legislative elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo”: [link]
– “The role of political institutions in the DRC”: [link]