The court case involving the senator and former Prime Minister Matata Ponyo continues to be talked about. A request has been made by the Attorney General of the Republic to set a date for a hearing before the Constitutional Court. This case takes a new turn with the involvement of another figure, Déogratias Mutombo, former Governor of the Central Bank of Congo. However, Patrice Kitebi, former Minister of Finance, is not among the accused.
The charges against Matata Ponyo and Christo Grobler include embezzlement of US$115,997,106, including through the granting of financial benefits, overbilling and the creation of front companies. In addition, they are accused of having embezzled the sum of 89 million dollars intended for the construction of the international market of Kinshasa, in collaboration with the President of the LGD and Deogratias Mutombo.
The proceedings against Matata Ponyo are relaunched, with a warrant to appear issued by the Attorney General at the Constitutional Court. However, the former Prime Minister denounces a procedure which he considers cavalier, aimed at eliminating him from the presidential race of 2023. He recalls that the Constitutional Court had already declared itself incompetent to judge him.
This court case provoked strong reactions and many debates as to its true motivation and its impact on the Congolese political scene. Some see it as an attempt to discredit certain political actors, while others stress the importance of prosecuting those responsible for embezzlement.
It is crucial to closely follow the evolution of this affair to understand its impact on the political future of the country. The next steps will be decisive, in particular the setting of the date of the hearing before the Constitutional Court and the decisions that will follow.
In conclusion, the court case involving Matata Ponyo and Déogratias Mutombo continues to make headlines in Congolese news. The accusations of embezzlement are serious and arouse various reactions. The outcome of this case will certainly have a significant impact on the Congolese political scene