The coming days will show if the Maama government is following through on its promise to stop the misuse of sole-sourced contracts. This is according to Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa.
Braimah noted that ending the abuse of sole-sourced and restrictive tendering processes was a key pledge. He pointed out that such practices can lead to the misuse of state resources.
He believes that the actions taken in the near future will reveal the government's true commitment to transparency in awarding contracts.
Sole-sourcing allows governments to award contracts to a single supplier without competition. This can sometimes be necessary, but it also opens the door to corruption and unfair deals if not managed properly.
The public will be watching to see if there are changes in how government contracts are awarded.
This is a matter of public interest as it concerns the responsible use of taxpayer money.