Hon. Malomba Donald Chairs South West PIB Review, Flags Accountability Gaps in Manyu

Honourable Malomba Donald, Member of Parliament representing the Buea Urban Constituency, has reaffirmed the imperative of transparency and accountability in the management of public funds as he chaired the second-semester review of the 2025 Public Investment Budget (PIB) for the

Honourable Malomba Donald, Member of Parliament representing the Buea Urban Constituency, has reaffirmed the imperative of transparency and accountability in the management of public funds as he chaired the second-semester review of the 2025 Public Investment Budget (PIB) for the South West Region.

The high-level session of the Regional Participatory Committee, held on Thursday, 22 January 2026, brought together a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including elected officials of Regional and Local Authorities, representatives of public administrations, civil society organisations, traditional rulers, project contractors, and members of the media.

At the centre of deliberations was a critical assessment of how effectively public investments delivered tangible impact for communities across the South West Region during the 2025 financial year.

Speaking during the review, Hon. Malomba Donald underscored that while notable progress was recorded in some project sites driven by transparency, supervision, and institutional diligence serious concerns were equally raised over implementation lapses in certain areas.

Particular attention was drawn to Manyu Division, where the committee identified worrying gaps in project execution, monitoring, and delivery timelines. These shortcomings, participants agreed, undermine public confidence and weaken the developmental purpose of the Public Investment Budget.

“Accountability remains non-negotiable,” the Buea Urban lawmaker stressed, insisting that public resources must be managed with the highest sense of responsibility and measurable impact.

The participatory review provided a platform for frank exchanges, enabling stakeholders to jointly acknowledge successes while openly confronting deficiencies. The process, observers noted, reflects Parliament’s growing emphasis on results-based governance and citizen-centred development.

Hon. Malomba further reiterated that public investments must translate into real benefits for the population, stressing that every franc allocated under the PIB must work for the people it is intended to serve.

In line with inclusive governance principles, the parliamentarian encouraged citizens, development actors, and community leaders to remain engaged in the oversight process, calling for continued dialogue and feedback to strengthen future budget execution.

The Regional Participatory Committee review forms part of Cameroon’s broader framework aimed at improving fiscal transparency, enhancing local development outcomes, and reinforcing accountability in the decentralised management of public funds.

As the 2026 budget cycle unfolds, stakeholders say the lessons drawn from the 2025 review will be crucial in ensuring that public investment projects across the South West Region deliver sustainable and equitable development.