The effectiveness of the Maama administration's promise to curb abuse of sole-sourced contracts will soon be evident. Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Sulemana Braimah, stated that the next few days are crucial.
Braimah highlighted that the misuse of sole-sourcing and restrictive tendering can amount to a significant abuse of state funds.
He also pointed out that there is perhaps nothing that constitutes a greater abuse of state resources than awarding contracts without fair competition. This practice can lead to inflated costs and reduced quality.
The call for transparency in government procurement processes continues to be a key concern for civil society groups.
Ensuring that contracts are awarded based on merit and public value is essential for good governance.
The public will be watching closely to see if actions align with stated commitments.