Cameroon

Over 3 billion CFA ‘disappear’ from National Assembly accounts.

The ad-hoc committee in charge of the evaluation of administrative and financial accounts of the Cameroon National Assembly has revealed that more than 3 billion francs (CFA) are missing from the account of the National Assembly.

This follows an audit carried out by an ad hoc committee made up of Assembly Questors, headed by Theophile Baoro, MP.

According to the Committee findings, irregularities were noticed in the accounts of the house with more than 3 billion FCFA missing.

“In the preliminary report addressed to the President of the National Assembly, the Quaestors noted a cash deficit of the order of FCFA 2,719,696,001 for the 2022 financial year and FCFA 1,771,006,007 for the year 2023 as of May 31” the committee report sent to House Speaker revealed.

Calling on the accountant of the National Assembly to provide answers for the irregularities, the ad-hoc committee stated “This observation is the result of the use of the accounting documents that you have put in place,”

The data collected during the audit, MMI learned that “traces all cash payments, partially paid securities, unrecorded paid securities, and vouchers.”

“In view of the above, I ask you to provide, upon receipt of this correspondence, clarifications on the irregularities noted by the Quaestors. Please believe, Mr. Cashier, in the assurance of our consideration.” the Committee report signed by Theophile Baoro, MP, demanded.

David Atangana

David Atangana is a journalist with an interest in politics, human rights, corruption, crime, conflicts, and development.

Recent Posts

Fako Trade Unionists Decry Non-payment of Salaries at Labor Day Celebration

By Njong Shey Some trade unions in Fako Division, South West Region, are urging for…

45 minutes ago

Bokwaongo Royal Family Rejects Njie Mbonde’s Designation as Chief

By Tata Mbunwe The designation of journalist Albert Njie Mbonde as Chief of Bokwaongo village…

1 hour ago

Menka Village Responds to Separatist Attacks: Kidnapping and Recovery of Stolen Equipment

Youths in Menka, a village in the Pinyin area of Cameroon’s North West Region, have…

3 hours ago

Limbe Hosts 139th International Labour Day Celebrations

The 139th edition of International Labour Day is being marked in Limbe with an official…

4 hours ago

10-Month-Old Baby Abducted in Brutal Attack on Mother

A 10-month-old baby girl, Bih Irene, has been reported missing following a violent assault on…

6 hours ago

La création d’une filiale pétrolière à Kribi sous la présidence de l’épouse du DG de la SNH crée la controverse

Un communiqué publié cette semaine a annoncé la création de CSTAR, une société de projet…

6 hours ago