The Court of Auditors recently called for sanctions against Governor Gentiny Ngobila for what it describes as “notorious incompetence”. In a document signed last Monday, the Court of Auditors criticized the delay in filing the draft edict on the accountability of the city of Kinshasa for the 2022 financial year.
According to the Court of Auditors, this delay constitutes a mismanagement under article 214 of the law on public finances. It therefore asks the provincial assembly to take disciplinary measures against the provincial government or its members responsible for this delay.
These sanctions would be taken pursuant to 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 important to emphasize that the actions of the Court of Auditors are aimed at guaranteeing transparency and sound management of public finances. By holding the government to account, it plays a crucial role in the fight against corruption and administrative incompetence.
This demand for sanctions against Governor Ngobila also raises broader questions about the effectiveness of governance and the management of public resources in Kinshasa. It is essential that political and administrative leaders assume their responsibilities and act in the interest of the population.
It is now up to the provincial assembly to decide whether it will follow the recommendations of the Court of Auditors and take disciplinary action against Governor Ngobila. This decision will have a significant impact on the perception of governance in Kinshasa and could influence the political future of the governor.
Either way, this case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of public finances. Citizens have the right to know how their money is being spent and to demand accountability from their leaders