At the heart of the news: financial abuses during the organization of the Francophonie Games in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Francophone Games, planned to be a flagship event and a symbol of the country’s success, are at the center of a financial controversy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Indeed, national deputy Claudel Lubaya accuses the Congolese government of being guilty of “aggravated financial delinquency” during the organization of this event.
According to the revelations of the Minister of Finance Nicolas Kazadi, the total cost of organizing the 9th Francophone Games amounts to 324 million US dollars, much more than the 48 million dollars initially planned. This spectacular increase in the budget raises legitimate questions about the use of public funds.
For Claudel Lubaya, this is a real financial scandal. According to him, these French-speaking games, presented as a “global success”, were in reality a means for certain actors to enrich themselves illicitly. He denounces an “insatiable bulimia” of the various stakeholders who have sucked up the funds intended for this event.
This situation highlights the carelessness with which public finances are managed by the Congolese authorities. For the elected official, these practices are unacceptable and must be sanctioned in accordance with the law relating to public finances. He therefore calls for an in-depth investigation in order to establish everyone’s responsibilities.
These revelations also highlight the need for better transparency in the management of public funds in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is essential that the authorities are accountable and ensure responsible and efficient use of taxpayers’ money.
The French-speaking games, supposed to be a vector for promoting culture and sport, thus find themselves tainted by financial scandals. It is essential to restore order and restore confidence in the authorities so that such events can truly benefit the country’s development.
This case also underlines the importance of independent journalism and a free press which plays an essential role in denouncing such abuses and in vigilance vis-à-vis the powers in place.
In conclusion, it is essential that those responsible for these financial abuses during the organization of the Francophonie games in the Democratic Republic of Congo are held responsible for their actions. This will not only restore trust in the authorities, but also ensure transparent and ethical management of public funds. It is up to justice to shed light on this matter and to act accordingly to prevent such abuses in the future.