Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Sulemana Braimah, stated that the coming days will show if the Maama administration is keeping its promise. The promise is to stop the misuse of sole-sourced contracts and restrictive tendering.
Braimah believes that the abuse of state resources is a serious issue. He highlighted that how public funds are spent is vital for national development.
The process of awarding contracts without open competition can lead to unfair advantages. It can also result in less value for the money spent by the government.
Sole-sourcing involves choosing one supplier without seeking bids from others. Restrictive tendering involves a limited number of suppliers invited to bid.
These methods, when misused, can invite corruption. They might also lead to inflated prices or lower quality of goods and services.
Citizens expect transparency and accountability in government spending. The government's adherence to its promise will be closely watched.
The actions taken in the coming days will provide clarity on the administration's commitment to good governance. This includes ensuring fair competition and responsible use of public funds.