Congolese minister ‘mistakenly’ impregnates his deputy minister

Minister of Primary, Secondary, and Technical Education (EPST) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Tony Mwaba Kazadi, is facing allegations of having impregnated his Deputy Minister, Aminata Namasia, according to local media reports.

The affair between the two government officials has stirred controversy as both individuals are reported to be married.

Kazadi reportedly admitted to engaging in an unethical romance with his subordinate, but referred to the pregnancy as “accidental.”

The news of their relationship was brought to light by DRC journalist Lungila John, who shared the details on Twitter.

It is believed that the Minister and the Deputy Minister developed feelings for each other while working together in the DRC’s education ministry.

Aminata Namasia assumed the position of National Deputy Minister under Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde’s cabinet on April 12, 2021.

The revelation of their affair has sparked criticism from citizens of the DRC, particularly on social media platforms where the news has circulated.

Following the rumors about her pregnancy, Deputy Minister Aminata took to her Twitter page to assert her right to privacy and demanded that her personal life be respected.

She said “Beyond my official and public duties, I have a life that must be respected by all. A right guaranteed to all Congolese by our Constitution. Tarnishing my image should not be a tolerated habit.

“Indeed, it could harm not only my commitments, but also the image of my married male colleagues and their homes.

“On the eve of the electoral contests scheduled for December of this year, political detractors can attack my opinions and political actions rather than opting for practices tending to smear my person.

“It should be noted that a certain sensational press has hammered since last Tuesday on the fact that this ministerial authority would have had romantic relations with another personality who would be in conflict with another person who maintains the same type of relationship with the vice- minister.

“For a certain opinion, this is a strictly private life that must be respected at the risk of undermining human dignity”.