Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, is raising questions about the government's commitment to ending the abuse of sole-sourced contracts. These agreements allow for goods or services to be procured from a single supplier without open competition.
Braimah expressed that the coming days will reveal if the Maama administration is truly implementing measures to stop the misuse of these contracting methods. He emphasized that the abuse of state resources is a serious issue.
The Executive Director noted that sole-sourced contracts can be abused when not properly managed or when used without genuine justification. This can lead to unfair pricing and a lack of transparency in government spending.
He pointed out that restrictive tendering, which also limits the number of bidders, can similarly be prone to abuse if not handled with strict oversight.
Braimah's statement implies a need for greater accountability in how public funds are spent. The focus is on ensuring that procurement processes serve the public interest effectively.
The effectiveness of the government's promises will be measured by its actions and adherence to transparent procurement practices moving forward.