In a document signed by this customary chief, he laments the mean-spirited destruction caused by militants of the UDPS from Kasumbalesa on the 24th of November in the territory of Sakania, specifically in the Balamba sector. Facing this situation, he decided to prohibit the burial of any Kasai native within his jurisdiction. And as the "Great Chief of this grouping, whoever defies my orders will face my wrath, that of my people and most importantly that of my ancestors because all authority comes from God," he warned.

"They have the right to welcome, anyone of their choosing, including Katumbi. Because in the past, they welcomed the honorary president, Joseph Kabila, who had offered a jeep to the Grand customary chief. Moreover, President Tshisekedi has done nothing so far," adds a collaborator of this customary chief in a video recorded in his presence.

Seized with the situation prevailing in Kasumbalesa, Brigadier General Eddy Kapend, commander of the 22nd Military Region, has gone on the ground to restore order and offer advice to one and all. "We must seek peace and no one is above the law; even custom is not above the law and this law will be applied on every side," Eddy Kapend responded to the customary chief.

The new army commander in Haut-Katanga called on the customary chief not to generalize matters and to seek the relevant authorities in the event there are offenses committed by certain Congolese. According to him, no one has the right to take measures without consulting the competent authorities.

Gisèle Mbuyi