**Fatshimetrie, August 28, 2024 – Justice Inspection Mission: Meeting with Minister Constant Mutamba in Mbuji-Mayi**
The Minister of State, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Constant Mutamba, recently carried out an inspection visit to Mbuji-Mayi, in the province of Kasaï-Oriental, in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The objective of this visit was to verify the prison conditions of detainees and to assess the judicial infrastructure in the region.
In an interview with local media, Minister Mutamba explained the objectives of his mission. He stressed the importance of this inspection to ensure respect for the rights of detainees and the improvement of living conditions in detention. He also mentioned the desire to relieve prison congestion and improve prison conditions in Mbuji-Mayi, but also throughout the country.
Minister Mutamba also addressed the issue of the dispossession of assets of the Bakwanga Mining Company (MIBA). He clearly announced that those responsible for these illegal acts will be brought to justice. This determination displayed by the Minister sends a strong signal of the fight against corruption and embezzlement of public funds.
Furthermore, the Minister of Justice highlighted the need to closely monitor state-funded works in order to avoid any embezzlement. He insisted that anyone involved in fraud or embezzlement would suffer the consequences of the law, regardless of their status.
This field visit by Minister Mutamba demonstrates the government’s commitment to combating corruption, ensuring fairness in the administration of justice and ensuring transparency in the management of public finances. Citizens can thus hope for a tangible improvement in living conditions, both in prisons and in society as a whole.
The presence of the Minister of Justice in Mbuji-Mayi is a strong signal to all those who would be tempted to violate the law. It demonstrates the government’s determination to fight relentlessly against impunity and to ensure that justice is rendered fairly and objectively.
In conclusion, this inspection by Minister Mutamba marks an important step in strengthening the rule of law and good governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The actions undertaken during this visit show that the government is determined to fight corruption and ensure fair and equitable justice for all citizens.