The deputies of the Sacred Union of Grand-Katanga are determined to take strict measures against the alleged embezzlers at Gécamines SA. In a correspondence addressed to the government, these elected officials call for precautionary administrative sanctions against the chairman of the board of directors (PCA) and certain administrators of the mining company.
In this letter, the deputies of Grand Katanga express their desire to see the alleged embezzlers brought to justice before the elections scheduled for December 2023. According to them, this approach is essential to clean up the symbol of the national economy and guarantee the good management of the resources of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The caucus of deputies, made up of more than 50 elected officials from the provinces of Haut-Katanga, Haut-Lomami, Lualaba and Tanganyika, met specially to discuss the worrying situation at Gécamines SA. The deputies denounce the incessant protests linked to the alleged embezzlement of funds and the undermining of the vital interests of the country and workers.
Indeed, Gécamines SA is facing serious accusations of embezzlement and mismanagement. The deputies believe that these actions have a harmful impact on the national economy and the citizens of the DRC. Therefore, they call on the government to act quickly so that the culprits are identified, brought to justice and punished.
Gécamines SA is a strategic mining company for the DRC, providing key mineral resources and contributing to the country’s economy. It is therefore crucial to guarantee its proper management and avoid any illicit behavior that could compromise its essential role.
This initiative by the deputies of Grand Katanga reflects their concern for transparency and integrity in the management of the DRC’s resources. They thus intend to send a strong message against corruption and embezzlement, in order to restore citizens’ confidence and promote a healthy environment for investments and economic development.
In conclusion, the deputies of the Sacred Union of Grand-Katanga call on the government to take firm measures against the alleged embezzlers at Gécamines SA. They want these individuals to be brought to justice and for precautionary administrative sanctions to be applied. These actions aim to clean up the national economy and guarantee transparent and responsible management of the DRC’s resources.