24 August 2007
Bujumbura — The First Vice-President of the Republic of Burundi, Dr Martin Nduwimana, was dismissed from his political party, Uprona. This is announced in a communiqué that was issued on this 24 August 2007. This dismissal was decided by the executive board of the party that met on this 23 August 2007 evening. The leader of Uprona party, Mr Aloys Rubuka, indicates that Dr Martin Nduwimana started a campaign aimed at destroying Uprona party in provinces. â-šSince he was temporary suspended from the party, he started a campaign in provinces to destroy the party using the state's means and his position in the government," indicated Mr Aloys Rubuka.
In a press conference that the first Vice-president, Dr Martin Nduwimana, held on this Friday 24 August, he indicated that the decision of the executive board is meaningless and that the leader of Uprona should be ready to face the consequences of his decision. â-šThe measure taken for the second time by the leader of Uprona is against the law governing Uprona party," he said.
This punitive action against Dr Martin Ndikumana was voted for by 28 members of the board out of 29 who participated in the voting session. Six members moved out of the hall before the vote. The majority that was needed for this measure to pass was 24, which represents two thirds of the quorum of 35 persons who were present in the meeting.
Punitive actions against the First Vice-President, Dr Martin Ndikumana, started short after the controversial appointment of the current ministerial cabinet. He was alleged of adopting a line of conduct that is opposed to the ideals of Uprona. The first punitive action was also controversial as some members considered this measure against Dr Martin Ndikumana should be taken by the central committee of the party.
This measure against the current First Vice-President of the Republic is taken when talks between UPRONA and the Head of State are under way. These talks are aimed at appointing a new ministerial cabinet in conformity with the constitution of the Republic of Burundi. The position of Dr Martin Nduwimana is therefore at stake as the leaders of opposition political parties will be asked to give names of those to be appointed ministers. Dr Martin Nduwimana has chance to stay in his position as it was seen that in the recent reshuffle, ministers who were dismissed from Frodebu party remained in their positions.
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