Presidential decrees remain ineffective in Bangui, says David Gbéti
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Corbeau News Centrafrique
David Gbéti, secretary general of Bangui city hall, believes presidential and government decisions remain without effect for lack of monitoring mechanisms and sanctions. He cites national mourning days, the occupation of public spaces, trade and road safety, according to Corbeau News, which collected his remarks on the Patara programme.
David Gbéti, secretary general of Bangui city hall, believes several presidential decrees remain without effect on the ground, according to the Patara programme broadcast by Corbeau News Centrafrique. “Presidential decrees are no longer good for anything in this country where everyone does as they please under the passive gaze of the authorities,” he says.
He cites in particular decisions on national mourning days, the occupation of public spaces, commercial activities and road safety. In his view, announcing a measure does not guarantee its enforcement: administrations must inform citizens, ensure oversight and intervene when rules are not respected.
For Mr Gbéti, decisions must be backed by sanctions provided for by law and by resources given to the departments responsible for inspections. He believes that the absence of follow-up may gradually encourage citizens and economic operators to stop taking the rules into account.
