Title: The challenges of financial transparency in Kasai Oriental: the confrontation between the governor and the financial inspectors
Introduction :
In Kasaï Oriental, a mission to control provincial finances was marked by a major incident between the finance inspectors and the governor, Patrick Mathias Kabeya Matshi Abidi. This altercation highlights the challenges facing financial transparency in the region. Let’s take a closer look at this event and its implications.
The governor’s refusal to cooperate with the control mission:
When the delegation of finance inspectors arrived in Kasai Oriental, they were met with hostility by the governor. The latter justified his opposition by arguing that a control mission of the Court of Auditors was already underway in his province. However, these assertions were contradicted by the first president of the court of accounts himself.
Threats and forced evacuation of inspectors:
In a video that has gone viral, we can see the finance inspectors being evacuated manu militari from the governorate by order of the governor. They faced threats from the police present at the scene. This violent reaction and the obstruction of the control mission raise questions about the integrity of the governor and the desire to conceal potential mismanagement of public funds.
Suspicions of poor governance:
According to some sources, the governor of Kasai Oriental tried to conceal the existence of bank accounts in the name of the province, through which large sums would pass to unknown destinations. These allegations reinforce suspicions of poor governance and underscore the importance of increased financial transparency within provincial administrations.
The implications for governance and public trust:
This incident highlights the challenges facing the institutions in charge of overseeing the financial management of the provinces in the DRC. It also raises questions about the trust citizens can place in their leaders and the integrity of the governance system. Financial transparency is essential to ensure responsible management of public funds and to regain public trust.
Conclusion :
The confrontation between finance inspectors and the governor of Kasai Oriental highlights the challenges of financial transparency in the region. It is imperative to ensure cooperation between provincial authorities and audit institutions, in order to ensure responsible and transparent management of public funds