Tony Mwaba Kazadi, the Minister of Education for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has been accused of impregnating his Deputy Minister, Aminata Namasia.
Kazadi has defended himself by claiming that the pregnancy was unplanned.
According to The Heritage Times, both ministers are married and were allegedly engaged in an extramarital affair with each other.
The affair came to public attention when a journalist named Lungila John shared the details on Twitter. The revelation of the affair and the subsequent pregnancy has caused a scandal in the DRC, quickly spreading across various social media platforms.
However, it is worth noting that earlier this month, Namasia refuted the allegations made against her.
“Beyond my official and public duties, I have a personal life that deserves respect from everyone. It is a right guaranteed to all Congolese citizens by our Constitution. Tarnishing my reputation should not be tolerated. In fact, it could not only harm my own commitments but also the reputation of my married male colleagues and their families,” Namasia was quoted as saying by Fox Times.
“As we approach the upcoming elections scheduled for December this year, political critics are welcome to challenge my political opinions and actions instead of resorting to tactics that aim to defame me.”
The future remains uncertain for Kazadi and Namasia as they have not made any public statements regarding the recent allegations. The DRC government has yet to address the situation, leaving open the possibility of their dismissal from their positions.
Namasia was appointed as the Minister of Education by Prime Minister Sama Lukonde on April 12, 2021, joining Tony Mwaba Kazadi, who had been appointed two months earlier in February.
However, the current circumstances surrounding their alleged affair and pregnancy may impact their tenure in their respective roles.