Mozambique: Chapo pledges to downsize government, freeze perks – Watch

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Mozambique: Chapo pledges to downsize government, freeze perks – Watch

2:34 CAT | 15 Jan 2025

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The newly sworn-in President of the Republic, Daniel Francisco Chapo, promised to tighten the state budget by cutting unnecessary spending, including reviewing the structure of state posts and the attribution of perks.

In his first speech as head of state, Daniel Chapo promised, in the first instance, to reduce the number of ministries and secretariats of state equivalent to ministries, and eliminate the role of deputy minister, as well as freezing perks.

Chapo promised a country with honest leaders and institutions committed to the people and the development of the country. In Chapo’s opinion, the country cannot continue to be held hostage by corruption, nepotism and the incompetence of those who should serve the Mozambicans.

“Today we begin together an era for Mozambique,” began the newly elected President of the Republic. Addressing 2,500 guests, both national and foreign, Daniel Chapo said that it was unacceptable for Mozambique to continue to be held hostage by corruption, nepotism, incompetence and injustice among those who should be serving the people.

In his inaugural speech as President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo made many promises and pledges, including the idea of surrounding himself with committed leaders. According to him, the fight for development is everyone’s responsibility. “Together we will rescue patriotism and pride in being Mozambican,” Chapo pledged.

More efficient governance and less waste

To this end, Chapo promised a leaner, more effective government, with a smaller executive, fewer ministries and the elimination of secretariats of state equivalent to ministries.

In addition, to improve the state’s finances, the role of deputy minister will be eliminated. In other words, Chapo wants a smaller, more agile government. To this end, responsibilities will be more clearly defined, simplifying government and cutting public expenditure.

In his speech, Daniel Chapo promised to review the perks of leaders. Similar changes include freezing the acquisition of state-issued vehicles, and converting such acquisition into ambulances and other needs that benefit the people.

“We want leadership by example,” he stated, adding that all non-strategic public companies and assets will be reconsidered, with the objective of reducing burdens on the state.

For this reason, each minister will have a program contract, with clear goals.

In the justice system, for example, Chapo wants fewer prisons and more efficiency. “We are going to build a cleaner and more efficient nation.”

As Daniel Chapo said, corruption is over, and his government will create a state procurement centre to plan and monitor public procurement processes. Chapo wants a state that works in full view of everyone, with clear and transparent reports.

The president’s measures include the mining sector, which requires consistent changes to benefit the people in general and, in particular, local populations. “We all have to take good care of what is ours,” he stressed.

For Daniel Chapo, Mozambique is bigger than any challenge or crisis, and by uniting, Mozambicans can transform collective pain into prosperity.

“This marks the beginning of a new phase of consolidation of the sovereign nation,” Chapo said. “Social harmony cannot wait. That is why dialogue has already begun, and we will not rest until we have a united and cohesive country. Our dialogue with political forces will always be frank, honest and sincere.”

Political stability is the top priority, Chapo said. Especially, because the country is going through difficult times and challenges such as overcoming widespread hunger and unemployment cannot be ignored.

Chapo did not forget the public servants, who are calling for their careers to be regularized. “We have heard your voices and will continue to listen even in times of instability.”

Regarding kidnappings, often with the complicity of those who should be protecting the public, Chapo said that it was an outrage that he would combat, just like organized crime.

Source: MzNews/ O País