The recent municipal council meeting in Ninove highlighted ongoing challenges in appointing a temporary replacement for Guy D’haeseleer, who is recovering from a liver transplant. On 2025-05-13 13:20:00, the council was unable to make a decision due to incomplete attendance, stalling local governance efforts.
- Raad faalt tijdelijke vervanger aan te duiden
- Onvolledige opkomst verhindert besluitvorming opnieuw
- Schepen Goessens erkent fout bij handtekeningen
- Oppositie bekritiseert bestuursmeerderheid intern conflict
- Discussie over burgemeesterstaken veroorzaakt bestuursproblemen
- Oppositie waarschuwt voor toekomstige blunderboekvorming
This is not the first time the council has faced such issues. Just two weeks prior, an attempt to appoint a temporary chairman failed because the party did not gather enough signatures. Alderman Dany Goessens of Forza Ninove admitted responsibility for the oversight, calling it a “stupid mistake” based on a misunderstanding of internal majority rules.
With the opposition increasingly vocal, questions arise about the internal dynamics of the ruling majority. What does this mean for the stability of Ninove’s local government? And how will these setbacks affect public trust? The Fast Answer provides a quick summary of the situation.
Why is the council repeatedly failing to make key decisions? The situation suggests deeper issues within the majority party, including:
- Miscommunication and procedural errors in council votes
- Internal disputes over who should assume mayoral duties
- Criticism from opposition parties highlighting governance weaknesses
- Risk of ongoing delays affecting municipal operations
Looking ahead, will the council find a way to resolve these internal conflicts and restore effective leadership? Residents and stakeholders alike should watch closely as Ninove’s political actors work toward a solution to avoid further disruption.
