The government's commitment to stopping the abuse of sole-sourced contracts is being questioned. This concern comes from Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa.
Braimah said that the public will soon know if the Maama administration is following through on its pledges. These promises include ending the misuse of sole-sourced contracts and restrictive tendering processes.
He emphasized that the improper use of sole-sourced contracts can lead to the abuse of state resources.
The coming days are critical for assessing whether the government upholds its stated policy.
This practice often involves awarding contracts to a single supplier without open competition.
Such methods can sometimes lead to less favourable terms for the government and taxpayers.
Braimah believes that transparency in government procurement is crucial for accountability.
This issue affects public funds and public trust in government operations.