The president of the Dynamique Debout pour le Développement des Ankoutchous (DDDA), Omesumbu Lokale Nestor, has urged provincial deputies in Maniema, Democratic Republic of the Congo, to prioritize the interests of the population over their personal interests. This appeal was made on October 7, 2026, in an interview with Le Potentiel. The call comes as the province prepares for the election of the president of the Provincial Assembly, which was initially scheduled for October 9, 2026, but was postponed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo Bihango.
Omesumbu Lokale Nestor has encouraged the provincial deputies to fully assume their mission of controlling the action of the provincial government and not to be manipulated. He emphasized that the deputies should focus on addressing the difficulties faced by the population, including the lack of lighting, poor road conditions, and delayed payment of agents. According to him, the provincial deputies have not done enough to address these issues, and their actions have been disappointing.
The DDDA president expressed concern that the provincial deputies seem more focused on their personal interests than on serving the population. He questioned the hasty scheduling of the election of the president of the Provincial Assembly, asking whether the deputies are more interested in their own interests than in serving the people who elected them. He also recalled previous instances where the Provincial Assembly was closed, citing the need for the deputies to learn from these experiences.
Omesumbu Lokale Nestor urged the provincial deputies to work wisely and respond to the expectations of their constituents. He emphasized that if they prioritize the public interest, they will be appreciated by the population, but if they do not, they will be ashamed. The DDDA president also highlighted the need for more rigorous control of the provincial executive, citing the persistent problems faced by the population, including unpaid agents and lack of infrastructure.
The election of the president of the Provincial Assembly remains a major concern in the Maniema province. According to the DDDA, the provincial deputies must prioritize their mandate to defend the interests of the population that elected them. The organization is calling on the deputies to be more accountable and transparent in their actions.
The DDDA president also criticized the provincial deputies for not taking sufficient control of the provincial executive. He cited the lack of lighting, poor road conditions, and delayed payment of agents as examples of the problems that require more attention from the deputies. He expressed concern that the budget will continue to be validated without tangible results.
The situation in Maniema province highlights the need for greater accountability and transparency in the management of public affairs. The DDDA's call to the provincial deputies to prioritize the public interest is a reminder of the importance of serving the people who elected them. The organization will continue to monitor the situation and advocate for the rights of the population.
Key points
- The DDDA urges provincial deputies in Maniema to prioritize public interest over personal gain.
- The organization criticizes the deputies for not addressing the population's difficulties, including lack of lighting and delayed payment of agents.
- The election of the president of the Provincial Assembly remains a major concern in the Maniema province.
