The recent case involving the interim director of the National Commission for Road Safety (CNPR) in Ituri has sparked strong reactions within this organization. Indeed, thirteen CNPR agents and executives sent a letter to the Minister of Transport and Communication, denouncing suspicions of embezzlement of funds to the tune of more than one hundred thousand US dollars by the interim director, Irène Bubulenga.
The accusations made by these workers are serious, highlighting mismanagement practices and alleged embezzlement of royalties collected from the mining company Kibali Gold Mining. The allegations go so far as to denounce the lack of transparency in the management of funds from taxes and royalties paid by subcontractors of the said mining company.
The correspondence highlights the lack of clarity regarding the deposits of money intended for the CNPR in an account that is not the official one of the organization. The signatories of the letter also denounce the supposedly inflated cost of certain projects, including the installation of traffic lights in Bunia.
Faced with these accusations, Irène Bubulenga vigorously defends herself, rejecting the allegations of embezzlement and emphasizing the need to conduct financial audits before drawing hasty conclusions. She highlights internal disagreements within the CNPR, particularly concerning the distribution of the revenues raised.
This case raises crucial questions about transparency and good governance within state bodies. Calls for the intervention of the competent authorities to conduct in-depth investigations reveal a desire to shed light on this matter and ensure the proper management of public resources.
It is essential that measures be taken to clarify the situation and ensure that public funds are used responsibly and in accordance with established rules. This case highlights the importance of accountability and transparency in the management of public finances, values that are essential to ensuring citizens’ trust in state institutions.