Title: The reasons for Corneille Nangaa’s exile: a conflict with Denis Kadima Kazadi at the origin
Introduction :
The exile of Corneille Nangaa, former president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raises many questions. Beyond political reasons, a conflict with his successor, Denis Kadima Kazadi, seems to be behind his decision to go into exile. In this article, we will take a closer look at the elements that led to this situation and the rivalry between these two key players in Congolese political life.
The removal of close custody: a violation of the law
According to the African Commission for the Supervision of Elections (Case), the removal of Corneille Nangaa’s close guard was initiated by Denis Kadima Kazadi. Indeed, the latter would have instructed the Congolese National Police to withdraw all the police elements responsible for security in Nangaa. This decision would be in violation of the law of July 26, 2018, which grants former elected Presidents of the Republic the right to guard for their safety. By not respecting this law, Denis Kadima Kazadi would have contributed to Corneille Nangaa’s decision to go into exile.
Wage arrears: personal revenge?
La Case also raises the issue of the non-payment of salary arrears of former electoral agents hired under the leadership of Corneille Nangaa. According to the organization, Denis Kadima Kazadi has blocked these payments for several months, thus depriving these agents of their legitimate rights. This attitude is perceived as a personal revenge of Kadima towards his predecessor. La Case points out that the funds needed to pay these salaries have been regularly disbursed by the government, but their destination remains unknown.
A condemned attitude and a request to the President of the Republic
La Case strongly condemns the actions of Denis Kadima Kazadi, calling them revenge and an attack on the ethics and code of good conduct of the Electoral Commission. It therefore calls on the President of the Republic, as an authority respected by Kadima, to intervene in favor of the hundreds of agents harmed by this situation. This request seeks to restore their legitimate right to receive the back wages due to them.
Conclusion :
The conflict between Corneille Nangaa and Denis Kadima Kazadi seems to be at the origin of Nangaa’s decision to exile. The withdrawal of his bodyguard and the non-payment of salary arrears to former electoral agents hired under his direction contributed to his decision to leave the country. However, the situation remains complex and requires further investigation to understand all the dimensions of this political conflict