Politics
Parliamentary Control: Deputies Investigate Jirama
The curtain rises on Jirama's management. The National Assembly officially launched a parliamentary inquiry on Tuesday into the national water and electricity company. A logical decision for the deputies. Since Jirama is a public enterprise, "it is just and legal to inform Malagasy citizens of the truth" concerning its management, the difficulties it faces, the use of public funds, and the causes of water and electricity outages. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, president of the National Assembly, wants to clarify the objective of this mission. "The parliamentary inquiry is not intended to prosecute individuals," he affirms. Rather, it is about shedding light, strengthening transparency, and ensuring accountability. At stake: recommendations and sustainable solutions for the company and its users. The National Assembly, through its president, recalls having the constitutional duty to oversee the actions of the Government and state-owned companies. It promises that the work will be conducted with complete independence, rigor, and in strict compliance with the law. For the deputies, the stakes are clear: "The Malagasy people have the right to know the truth, because it is public funds that are being managed." They conclude on a note of principle: "Truth and transparency are the foundation of trust." An inquiry that comes as user discontent over outages continues to grow. Ihariana Sarobidy
Source: L'Express de Madagascar