Title: The Court of Auditors urges the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly to take action against Governor Ngobila for mismanagement
Introduction :
The Congolese Court of Auditors recently called on the Provincial Assembly of Kinshasa to sanction the Governor of the city, Gentiny Ngobila Mbaka, for mismanagement. This request follows the non-presentation by the Governor of his draft edict on the rendering of accounts for the 2022 financial year. According to the Court of Auditors, this omission constitutes a mismanagement under Article 214 of the the Law on Public Finances.
A mismanagement under the spotlight of criticism:
This affair highlights the growing criticism concerning the financial transparency of the administration of Gentiny Ngobila at the head of the city of Kinshasa. Indeed, the former President of the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly, Godé Mpoyi, had already raised concerns about the Governor’s financial management, which had led to his ousting from his post. This new request from the Court of Auditors further reinforces concerns about the management of public funds by the city’s management team.
The importance of accountability:
Accountability is a fundamental principle of public management, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. By filing a draft edict on the rendering of accounts, the Governor undertakes to present a detailed report on the expenses, receipts and investments made during the budget year. This ensures the proper use of resources and avoids possible embezzlement or embezzlement.
The potential consequences:
If the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly decides to follow the recommendations of the Court of Auditors and to sanction Governor Ngobila for mismanagement, this could have significant consequences on his political career and on the stability of the city of Kinshasa. Decisions taken by the Provincial Assembly will have an impact on the public’s confidence in political leaders and on the perception of the management of public affairs.
Conclusion :
The Court of Auditors’ request to sanction the Governor of the city of Kinshasa, Gentiny Ngobila Mbaka, for mismanagement highlights the issues of financial transparency in public administration. Accountability is essential to ensure accountability and the proper use of public funds. It now remains to be seen how the Kinshasa Provincial Assembly will react to this request and what the consequences will be for Governor Ngobila. The case is attracting intense interest and will continue to be watched closely by citizens and political observers