Title: The Court of Auditors calls for the sanction of Governor Gentiny Ngobila for “notorious incompetence”
Introduction :
In a document published on Monday August 21, the Court of Auditors sharply criticized the governor of Kinshasa, Gentiny Ngobila, for his delay in filing the draft edict on the accountability of the city. The Court of Auditors asks the provincial assembly to take disciplinary measures against the governor for “notorious incompetence”. This request revives the debate on the management of public finances and the accountability of political leaders. In this article, we will analyze the consequences of this request and its implications for the future of governance in Kinshasa.
The delay in filing the draft edict: a management fault
According to the Court of Auditors, the non-filing of the draft edict on the rendering of accounts constitutes a “mismanagement” according to article 214 of the law relating to public finances. In other words, Governor Ngobila is accused of not respecting the obligations related to financial transparency. This delay raises questions about the management of public funds and the accountability of political authorities.
The sanctions provided for by the constitution
The Court of Auditors calls on the provincial assembly to take disciplinary measures against the governor and the members of the government responsible for this delay. These sanctions are provided for in articles 32 of the organic law on the composition, organization and functioning of the Court of Auditors and 213 paragraph 2 of the law relating to public finances. It is therefore expected that the provincial assembly will take firm decisions to ensure the accountability of political leaders.
The challenges for governance in Kinshasa
This request for a sanction from the Court of Auditors highlights the challenges facing governance in Kinshasa. Financial transparency and the proper management of public funds are major issues for ensuring the economic and social development of the city. By sanctioning Governor Ngobila, the authorities would send a strong signal of their commitment to integrity and accountability.
Conclusion :
Governor Gentiny Ngobila’s request for sanction by the Court of Auditors underlines the importance of financial transparency and accountability of political leaders. The management of public funds is a major challenge to ensure the development of Kinshasa. It is therefore essential that the provincial assembly take disciplinary measures to ensure the accountability of political leaders. This will strengthen citizens’ trust in institutions and promote transparent and effective governance