Title: The alarming revelations about the management of the Haut-Uélé province: the population demands accountability
Introduction :
The province of Haut-Uélé is facing an unprecedented political and economic crisis, following shocking revelations about the financial management of Governor Beseane Nangaa. The General Inspectorate of Finance has submitted a damning report, highlighting embezzlement and irregularities in the management of tax revenues. This situation has provoked the indignation of the population who are demanding accountability and demanding the departure of the governor. Demonstrations and ville-morte days are multiplying in the province, a sign of a population determined to obtain justice and transparency.
The advance collection of tax revenues and the dissipation of funds:
The report of the General Inspectorate of Finance highlights an early levy of tax revenue for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 financial years from the mining company Kibali Gold. This amount amounts to $2.75 million, which was used without any supporting documents traced in the province’s accounts. This situation bears witness to an opaque and irresponsible management of public resources.
In addition to these embezzlements, the report also points to the prohibited use of bank loans, not traced in the accounts, for a total amount of 6.4 million dollars. In addition, there is a suspicion of embezzlement of the Central Government’s retrocession funds for the benefit of the province, as well as irregularities in the award of public contracts.
The mobilization of the population:
Faced with these revelations, the population of Haut-Uélé expresses its dissatisfaction and anger. The synergy of civil societies in Watsa territory called for dead city days, demanding not only the reimbursement of embezzled funds, but also the departure of Governor Beseane Nangaa. Demonstrations and protest actions have paralyzed socio-economic activities in the province, with shops closed and transport services deserted.
The demands of the population are clear: it demands the return of embezzled funds and calls for measures of transparency and good governance in the management of public finances. The maturity and determination of the people of Haut-Uélé are welcomed, with peaceful demonstrations that demonstrate a genuine desire for justice.
Conclusion :
The scandalous financial management of Governor Beseane Nangaa in Haut-Uélé province has provoked a popular uprising, with demonstrations and ville-morte days to demand accountability and demand the departure of the official. Transparency and good governance are crucial issues for the development of the province, and the population is mobilizing to obtain justice and guarantee a better future. The authorities are now called upon to meet the expectations of the population by taking the necessary measures to remedy this situation and ensure responsible management of public resources.