This morning, Fatshimetrie shared some very captivating news: the authorization to open a judicial investigation against the former Minister of Finance, Nicolas Kazadi. Led by Firmin Mvonde, this decision was approved by the National Assembly, marking a crucial step in this matter.
This authorization follows the conclusions of the temporary special commission chaired by Guy Mafuta Kabongo. This commission was charged with examining the request of the Attorney General to the Court of Cassation, and after careful examination, it gave the green light to the opening of the investigation against Nicolas Kazadi.
The real question that now arises is whether the former Minister of Finance will be able to exercise his rights of defense within the framework of this investigation. Indeed, as Vital Kamerhe, president of the National Assembly, points out, Nicolas Kazadi still benefits from his parliamentary immunities. It is therefore essential to respect the right to defense and the principle of the presumption of innocence throughout this procedure.
During the presentation of the conclusions of the special commission, irregularities were pointed out concerning the indictment of the judge of the Court of Cassation against Nicolas Kazadi. It is essential to ensure that the procedure is conducted in a fair and equitable manner, while respecting the rights of everyone.
For the President of the National Assembly, it is crucial to let the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation do his work in complete autonomy. The authorization of investigation granted by the National Assembly will make it possible to clarify the elements in the possession of the prosecutor and to determine the possible responsibility of Nicolas Kazadi in this case of “overbilling” linked to drilling and street lamps.
In short, this decision by the National Assembly marks the start of an important phase in this affair involving a former member of the government. The opening of the investigation will shed light on the alleged facts and guarantee a fair and equitable course of the legal procedure. It now remains to closely monitor the development of this matter and to see how the various stakeholders involved will respond.