Former Malian transitional Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga has firmly denied allegations of financial mismanagement outlined in a report by the Office of the Auditor General. Speaking during his New Year’s address, Maïga dismissed the claims as baseless and politically motivated.
He also criticized the current authorities for what he called arbitrary arrests but reiterated his overall support for the military government, emphasizing the need for accountability and stability. Maïga’s statement comes amid heightened scrutiny of governance practices in Mali’s transitional period.