The recent Crefdl report entitled “The Biface of Parliament: a controller to be controlled” provokes strong reactions and raises crucial questions regarding the financial management of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The revelations contained in this document highlight practices that raise concerns about transparency and good governance within the parliamentary institution.
According to the data presented by Crefdl, the use of funds in Parliament between 2021 and 2023 raises legitimate questions. Indeed, expenses allocated to the acquisition of land vehicles significantly exceed initial forecasts, with an amount of more than 90.2 million US dollars compared to an initial estimate of 4.5 million dollars. These revelations highlight problematic budgetary management and raise concerns about the way public funds are managed.
The report mentions in particular the purchase of 12 buses with 30 seats and 14 minibuses intended for the transport of administrative staff and service directors. In addition, the acquisition of a plot of land in the Beau-vent district in the commune of Lingwala for the construction of new offices and administrative services questions the relevance and urgency of such an investment, particularly with regard to the priority needs of the population.
Furthermore, the significant credits contracted for the construction of a building housing the National Assembly Medical Center are also singled out. These considerable sums, estimated at $3.4 million in 2023 and $7.6 million in 2024, raise questions about the justification of these investments and their real impact on the services offered to members of Parliament.
Beyond the figures, this report highlights fundamental issues linked to transparency, accountability and good governance within the National Assembly. It highlights the need for rigorous control of public expenditure, transparent management of allocated funds and the implementation of strengthened control and supervision mechanisms to ensure optimal use of Parliament’s financial resources.
In short, this Crefdl report calls for in-depth reflection on the management of public funds within the Congolese parliamentary institution and underlines the crucial importance of promoting a culture of accountability, transparency and integrity in financial management. public. These revelations must serve as a catalyst for concrete reforms aimed at strengthening accountability and ensuring efficient use of resources for the benefit of the general interest.