Government in the crossfire: MPs require answers to grievances!

Government in the crossfire: MPs require answers to grievances!

In the exciting political process of Madagascar, the dialogue between the government and the MPs took place in the Hémicycle of Tsimbazaza on Thursday. Prime Minister Christian Ntsay presented a 58-page report on the activities of the executive since 2023 in a detailed speech of four hours. However, while the government endeavored to have positive effects, the figures presented were skeptically viewed by the MPs. As reported Madagascar Tribune, they expressed concerns about the gaping gap between the government's and the reality of life of the population.

A large number of burning topics were addressed. Among other things, MPs complained about the poor road conditions, the increasing uncertainty and the collapse of public services. The report by a MP from Bekily, who reported 3,000 stolen Zebu cattle, was particularly urgent without receiving a clear reaction from the authorities. The federal government remained required to provide simple answers to pressing questions: light, water, security.

retrospective of government reporting

On Tuesday, the second day of the meeting, it will be shown whether the topics mentioned lead to further tensions or whether the government manages to regain the trust of the MPs. While the prime minister led some progress in health care - including the rehabilitation of infrastructures and increasing the budget for hospitals - the perception of this progress remained questionable. Both the MP Gascar Fenosoa and Sophie Ratsiraka, one of the loudest critics, emphasized the inactivity in the event of power outages and water shortages and even reported deaths due to inadequate medical care.

The dialogue on Thursday could not remove the existing doubts; Critics accuse the Ministry of Health of repeatedly ignoring questions. In another explosive point, MPs called for an explanation of $ 28 million that had been donated by China. This ignorance could prove to be harmful to the government and further burden public opinion.

government reports and transparency

Trust in the government is in a larger context that also illuminates the presentation of the annual reports of the Cour of the Compt. On November 29, 2024, these reports were published in the presence of government officials and donors. As part of the Tantana project, which has been running since 2020 and is financed by USAID, a detailed audit to the National Electricity Society Jirama was also expected, which illustrated the efforts of the COUR of the Comptes to integrity and transparency, such as Aisccuf reported. Looking back, the need for such a report was particularly emphasized by the political unrest in the run -up to the 2023 presidential elections, which led to a significant distrust of the government. Andry Rajoelina, who was elected President in November 2023, faces a challenge: How can he fight the poverty of 28 million citizens and ensure politically stable conditions? There is still a lot to do with a place of 140 out of 180 in the corruption perception index, especially with regard to the problems with the national electricity society and the country's social services.

Overall, the political situation of Madagascar is characterized by numerous challenges. Since the dialogue between the government and deputies in the Hémicycle of Tsimbazaza continues, it remains to be seen whether the state leadership can take the necessary accountability that could regain the trust of the population, in view of a population who is increasingly suffering from everyday uncertainty.