The Opposition is demanding representation on the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), citing concerns over alleged malpractices in the procurement process. The move aims to increase transparency and accountability in government contracting.
However, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo, has pushed back against the call, defending the current structure and questioning the Opposition’s motives.
Antonio Dey provides more details on the Opposition’s demands, Jagdeo’s response, and the implications for the procurement process in this developing story.