Title: Demystification of the street lamp and drilling files: The overwhelming evidence of the innocence of Nicolas Kazadi
For several weeks, issues relating to street lights and drilling in Congo have been at the heart of the news, fueling discussions and provoking strong reactions within national and international opinion. These controversial affairs recently took a new turn with the provision of more than 90 documents by the office of the Minister of Finance, Nicolas Kazadi.
These carefully selected documents retrace in detail all the stages of financing street lamp and borehole projects, highlighting the different decisions taken at each level of responsibility until final payment. A transparent and necessary approach to allow the Congolese to form an informed opinion on this matter and rule out any suspicion of misappropriation of public funds involving the Minister of Finance.
Among the documents brought to light, we can cite the contract for the acquisition and installation of solar kits in the public lighting network of the city of Kinshasa, the city’s funding requests from the Ministry of Finance, or still the contracts linking the city of Kinshasa to the company Solektra. Concerning the drilling and water treatment plants, it is clearly established that Nicolas Kazadi was not a signatory of these contracts and was not yet in office when they were designed.
The Ministry of Finance also made public all documents relating to the projects, including authorizations, no-objection notices and various instructions relating to payments. This transparency aimed not only to reestablish the truth, but also to determine responsibilities and identify the real culprits of this possible misappropriation. An initiative supported by Nicolas Kazadi himself, who requested the extension of investigations to find the perpetrators of financial embezzlement.
It is essential to emphasize that the disclosure of these exhibits aims to prove the innocence of Nicolas Kazadi and to exonerate his involvement in these matters. The information now available to the public sheds new light on these projects and allows us to better understand the ins and outs of this complex situation.
In conclusion, it is essential to let justice take its course and await the conclusions of ongoing investigations. Nevertheless, the provision of these documents constitutes a crucial step towards the truth and the fight against corruption, while maintaining the integrity and reputation of Finance Minister Nicolas Kazadi.