Well, well, well, what do we have here? A little ceremony in Mbuji-Mayi, huh? Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty details of this handover event that went down on Monday, May 19th, 2025. Jean-Paul Mbwebwa Kapo passed on the torch to his vice-governor, Augustin Kayemba Mulemena, who is now the interim governor. The whole shebang was overseen by François Eyamba, the big shot inspector general of the territorial, and attended by the provincial security committee. Things got real official with the reading of a telegram from the Deputy Prime Minister of Interior and Security earlier in the day.
Once the formalities were out of the way, Jean-Paul Mbwebwa Kapo handed over the reins to his interim successor in a low-key vibe without any official statements. But wait, hold the phone! After the ceremony, the press cornered Jean-Paul Mbwebwa Kapo and he spilled some tea. He reaffirmed his trust in the justice system amidst some allegations thrown his way. “I told the peeps to chill and let the justice system do its thing. I’m from the UDPS, a party that fought for the rule of law for 37 years. We’re putting our faith in the justice system,” he said before jetting off to Kinshasa.
And just like that, the power shift happened in the blink of an eye. Jean-Paul Mbwebwa Kapo made his exit, leaving the interim governor to hold down the fort in Mbuji-Mayi. But hey, who knows what’s next on the horizon for these political players? The drama continues to unfold as the wheels of justice keep on turning. Stay tuned for the next episode, folks.
