Title: The political crisis in the province of Haut-Uélé: reproaches against Governor Christophe Baseane Nangaa intensify
Introduction :
The arrival of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Customary Affairs, Peter Kazadi, in the province of Haut-Uélé, has reignited the flames of a political crisis that is shaking the region. Governor Christophe Baseane Nangaa is strongly criticized and contested by part of the population, following allegations of embezzlement revealed by a mission from the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF). In this article, we will examine the reproaches against the governor and the reactions of the local population.
Accusations of embezzlement hang over the governor of Haut-Uélé:
Since the publication of the IGF report last April, the presumptions of embezzlement of public funds have continued to weigh on Christophe Baseane Nangaa. In a letter to the Governor, the Inspector General of the IGF pointed to serious accusations, including the earmarking of toll revenues for private purposes, the pre-collection of tax revenues without justification, the use of bank loans not traced in the accounts of the province, and the presumed embezzlement of retrocession funds from the central government.
The population expresses its dissatisfaction:
The arrival of the Deputy Prime Minister, Peter Kazadi, in the province was marked by a special welcome from the population. Students, civil servants, businessmen and health professionals expressed their support for the fight against the embezzlement of public funds initiated by the Head of State. Banners demanding justifications for the $61 million not tracked by the IGF were waved along the road. Chants hostile to the governor were also sung, condemning acts of predation of public funds in the province.
The lack of development in the province:
In addition to accusations of embezzlement, the lack of development in the province of Haut-Uélé is also singled out. According to the former Minister of Human Rights and elected from the province, André Lite Asebea, not one centimeter of road has been paved since the arrival of Christophe Baseane Nangaa. Essential infrastructure, such as the road linking Isiro to Kisangani, is now impassable. The former minister accuses the governor of preferring to invest in his personal affairs rather than in the development of the province.
Conclusion :
The political crisis in Haut-Uélé province is intensifying following accusations of embezzlement against Governor Christophe Baseane Nangaa. The local population expresses its dissatisfaction and asks for justifications on the funds not traced by the IGF. Moreover, the lack of development in the province reinforces the reproaches against the governor. It remains to be seen how this situation will evolve and what actions will be taken to restore the confidence of the inhabitants of the region