Togo: ministers explain themselves to parliament on their management of Covid funds
The Parliament of Togo, in Lomé.
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This Tuesday, this extraordinary session was devoted to an explanation of the management of the Covid-19 response and solidarity fund.
It was an exercise in justification for about fifteen ministers present.
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With our correspondent in Lomé,
Peter Sassou Dogbé
Each minister had to explain the management of the funds made available to him.
Minister of State Payadowa Boukpessi in charge of Territorial Administration explains that the operations were carried out in a hurry.
The Minister of the Digital Economy rectifies and affirms that the balance of the transfers is not 779 million CFA francs.
According to Sani Yaya, Minister of Finance, the use of funds for the response to Covid is justified.
For example, the purchase of rice by the Minister of Commerce: “
Let's say 31,500 tons of rice have been ordered.
Suddenly 8 billion to ensure the availability of rice throughout the year and avoid the outbreak of rice.
It was two goals.
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The government recognizes shortcomings that need to be corrected, particularly for public orders.
It was not a great debate, but the deputies welcomed the government's desire for transparency.
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When a government has something to reproach itself with, it does not order a report itself and worse, makes it public.
Let's be serious, it's enough - at least for me - to explain the process of transparency and clarity
, ”slices Pacôme Adjourouvi, second vice-president of the National Assembly.
In 3 hours, the fifteen ministers present gave convincing explanations for the deputies.
They believe that the Court of Auditors has done its job and that the expenses incurred are now justified.
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To read also: Togo: the report of the Court of Auditors on Covid funds reveals management anomalies
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