In this year 2024, a scandalous affair shakes the Kasai Provincial Assembly. The quaestor, Soleil Malengu, was suspended from his duties following accusations of sexual abuse and exploitation of a young girl working in his office. This decision, taken by a group of deputies, reflects the seriousness of the facts with which the deputy Malengu Soleil is accused.
The suspension of the quaestor was made official on Monday, August 12, 2024 by the president of the Provincial Assembly, Alain Tshisungu. He prohibited Soleil Malengu from engaging in the quaestorship and finances of the deliberative body of Kasai, while waiting for the plenary to rule on his case during the September session. In the meantime, the deputy rapporteur has been appointed to act as interim quaestor.
The situation is all the more delicate since the alleged victim of this abuse is reportedly pregnant. As a precautionary measure, she was also removed from the Provincial Assembly premises pending the outcome of the ongoing investigations.
This case highlights the abuses that individuals in positions of authority can engage in. The protection of workers, particularly the most vulnerable, must be an absolute priority within any institution. The consequences of such acts can be devastating, not only for the direct victims, but also for the image and credibility of the entire institution.
It is essential that justice be rendered fairly and that full light be shed on this case. The need to promote a healthy and respectful work environment is essential to ensure the proper functioning of institutions and the protection of everyone’s rights.
In conclusion, this case must serve as a reminder of the importance of ethics and respect for fundamental rights in all spheres of society. Abuse of power cannot be tolerated and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. Let us hope that justice will be served impartially and that adequate measures will be taken to prevent such behaviour in the future.