The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of abusing and awarding contracts to his brother through sole sourcing.
According to the NDC, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer years ago promised the party would abort and move away from the predominance of sole sourcing to tendering in procurement.
However, Dr Bawumia to the NDC never meant any of his statements, claiming he and his family have now become the biggest beneficiaries of dubious and overpriced sole-sourced contracts.
The NDC Communication Officer, Sammy Gyamfi made these remarks while addressing the media at the Moment of Truth Series on Wednesday.
“The time has once again exposed the dishonesty and duplicity of Alhaji Bawumia the chronic liar. Bawumia and his family have become the biggest beneficiaries of dubious and overpriced sole-sourced contracts under this corrupt nation-wrecking NPP government.”
“A number of sleazy and overpriced sole-sourced contracts have been awarded to a company called Resource Access Limited, a company owned and run by Bawumia’s blood brother,” he alleged.
Mr Gyamfi acknowledged that the principle of sole-sourcing is not inherently problematic but the governing NPP has abused the process blatantly.
Sammy Gyamfi highlighted the GH52.25 million rehabilitation of Sunyani Airport in 2019, claiming it was awarded without any competitive tendering process.
The NDC believes that this, along with other contracts allegedly given to Dr Bawumia’s relatives, undermines his claim of having the interests of Ghanaians at heart.
Story by: Richard Nana Appiah Kubi/Ahotoronline.com
