Sulemana Braimah, the Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has raised concerns about government contracts. He is looking at whether the current administration is keeping its word.
The promise in question is to stop the misuse of sole-sourced contracts. This means contracts awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Braimah also mentioned restrictive tendering. This is when only a few chosen companies can bid for a contract.
He stated that the coming days will show if the government is truly following through on its commitment. He believes that abusing these types of contracts is a major way state resources are wasted.
The actions of the government regarding these contracts are now under scrutiny by Braimah and the MFWA.
This observation is important for ensuring fair use of public money. It helps hold the government accountable for its promises.