In Mali, the compensation and benefits received by members of the National Transitional Council (CNT) have created heated controversy since the start of the weekend. In a ruling dated April 18 but made public this Thursday, April 25, the Constitutional Court requires clarification on a new law which regulates the emoluments of advisors to this institution.
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“ To govern is to serve, refund the money “. On social networks, many voices criticize the benefits granted to members of the National Transitional Council (CNT). The CNT, the legislative body of the transition, has replaced the National Assembly in Mali for almost four years, but its members are not elected, because they are chosen and appointed by decree by the military authorities.
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Among the voices that were expressed was that of the largest grouping of Malian political parties. He is offended – in a press release – at the enormous benefits and compensation, bordering on indecency, unduly granted on the sly.
Voted five months ago, on November 16, 2023, during a closed session, this law grants representation expenses, housing allowances, driver allowances, telephone allowances, and even fuel allocation to all members of the CNT.
Attributions considered classic, but in the current context where Malians are asked to be resilient in the face of power cuts, the high cost of living and insecurity, this is seen by many as an injustice. Several CNT advisors qualify these criticisms as “ political attacks “.
Thirteen million CFA francs
Contacted by RFI, one of them recalls that these remunerations come from the budget of the institution, more than thirteen million CFA francs according to the 2023 finance law, and that no increase or new compensation has been given to them. allocated. According to him, such a measure allows, on the contrary, greater transparency in the management of public funds since it legalizes a practice that has existed for many years.
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