The aftermath of the agro-industrial park business Bukanga Lonzo, an economic abyss committed during the Kabila Presidency. A former agriculture minister takes a stand against Augustin Matata Ponyo, who was his prime minister. Jean-Chrysostome Vahamwiti put out public documents that would show that Africa’s choice of pilot project was indeed for the head of government at the time.
as reported from Kinshasa, Kamanda wa Kamanda Musembe
“In the name of God, I want the truth to come out in this matter. Jean-Chrysostome Vahamwiti, Minister of Agriculture in the first government led by Augustin Matata Ponyo, declares in his heart that he wants to put an end to the controversy over this deal by the Bukanga Lonzo agro-industrial park.
A quick choice for Africom
A member of the CEO when the project started, Vahamwiti says that on February 10, 2014, his former head office sent him very clear urgent correspondence. This correspondence informed the Minister of Agriculture about the proposal from the South African company Africom to assist the government in the management of the agro-industrial park. Attached to this letter reveals an earlier draft contract prepared by the Prime Minister’s services.
According to an IGF report, the Bukanga Lonzo project has swallowed more than $ 200 million and the country’s new authorities are trying to understand where this money has gone. Justice has called for the waiver of the immunity of some MEPs, including Senator Matata Ponyo. Meanwhile, the controversy swells in the country. His supporters are talking about stepping up against the former prime minister. Unnecessary agitation responds to those who support the investigation. All eyes are now on justice.
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