Yes, he is the mayor of the capital city of La Gombe, and, yes, his name is Dolly. Makamba, as reported in the clip below, supports President Joseph Kabila in his run for a third term which is forbidden by the constitution. Kabila spent formation time in Beijing under the Reds in China. He is Protestant but his wife is Catholic. I could not find info on Makamba’s religion. The country is 50% Catholic, 20% Protestant.
Catholic Culture: Catholic bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo are weighing a lawsuit against a political leader who forced his way into a diocesan building and tore down signs. Mayor Dolly Makambo of Gome destroyed posters inside the building that opposed President Joseph Kabila’s bid for re-election. The country’s bishops have called for adherence to the constitution, which bars a 3rd presidential term. Read here with link.
