“Fatshimetrie. The administrators of the territories of the province of Tshopo are demanding their salaries and bonuses in a context of unprecedented economic crisis. For almost 14 months, these state officials have not received a single cent, this which jeopardizes their financial situation and compromises their ability to perform their duties properly.
Verdotte Yamulanda Kadita, administrator of the Ubundu territory and spokesperson for the administrators of the Tshopo territories, sounded the alarm during a telephone interview on Tuesday April 2, 2024. According to him, the situation is alarming and the Most decentralized entities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are faced with this same problem of non-payment.
The main criticism expressed by administrators concerns the absence of a budget line dedicated to decentralized entities in the state budget for the current year. Despite representations to Parliament and promises of resolution from the President of the Republic, no concrete solution has been provided to date. This lack of financial recognition plunges administrators into disarray and compromises their motivation to exercise their responsibilities.
Despite the appeals made and open letters addressed to the competent authorities, the administrators of the Tshopo territories remain unanswered and feel abandoned. The publication of the budget without taking into account their needs and their rights only accentuates their feeling of injustice and contempt.
Faced with this critical situation, it is urgent that the government take concrete measures to guarantee the payment of salaries and bonuses owed to the administrators of the Tshopo territories. These civil servants, on the front line to ensure the management and administration of the territories, deserve to be treated with respect and consideration. It is imperative to recognize their work and ensure decent working conditions to guarantee the proper functioning of public services and respect for the rule of law.”
This text, focused on the problem raised in the article, highlights the difficulties faced by the administrators of the Tshopo territories and underlines the importance of their role in local governance. He insists on the need for rapid and effective action by the authorities to resolve this worrying situation.