Frans Kapofi agreed that the Defense Ministry spent more money than allowed, according to 2019 reports. He promised lawmakers his team would track expenses better from now on. Kapofi made these statements Wednesday during a National Assembly meeting when he addressed concerns from the parliamentary standing committee.
Dudu Murorua leads the public accounts committee and calls the excess spending deeply troubling. His group wants the military to explain exactly where all funds went. They also demanded outside experts check receipts for military gear purchases, something previously blocked. Kapofi defended his leadership record, saying four clean audits have happened since he started.
The minister acknowledged budget overruns but promised changes ahead. He stated his department follows the rules and will continue working with auditors as required by law. Fixing years of messy bookkeeping takes patience, though progress keeps happening. Previously, the military refused to let auditors examine certain equipment, claiming national security issues would arise.
Kalimbo Iipumbu from the Economic Freedom Fighters party called these security claims ridiculous excuses. He demanded complete transparency for every dollar spent by defense officials. Elma Dienda took a stronger position, suggesting the government should cut off money to any ministry failing to explain its expenses properly. Murorua finished by telling defense leaders they must stick to approved budgets instead of constantly overspending. He worried many government agencies would ignore audit requirements and ask for immediate action.
Dudu Murorua leads the public accounts committee and calls the excess spending deeply troubling. His group wants the military to explain exactly where all funds went. They also demanded outside experts check receipts for military gear purchases, something previously blocked. Kapofi defended his leadership record, saying four clean audits have happened since he started.
The minister acknowledged budget overruns but promised changes ahead. He stated his department follows the rules and will continue working with auditors as required by law. Fixing years of messy bookkeeping takes patience, though progress keeps happening. Previously, the military refused to let auditors examine certain equipment, claiming national security issues would arise.
Kalimbo Iipumbu from the Economic Freedom Fighters party called these security claims ridiculous excuses. He demanded complete transparency for every dollar spent by defense officials. Elma Dienda took a stronger position, suggesting the government should cut off money to any ministry failing to explain its expenses properly. Murorua finished by telling defense leaders they must stick to approved budgets instead of constantly overspending. He worried many government agencies would ignore audit requirements and ask for immediate action.
