The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has defended the government’s use of sole sourcing in awarding contracts, urging critics to focus on accountability rather than the procurement method.
Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM, he questioned why the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is criticising the approach, noting that the same method was used during its time in power.
According to him, sole sourcing is not a crime and does not violate procurement laws, provided it undergoes proper value-for-money assessments.
He argued that the real concern should be whether public funds allocated for projects are used appropriately, rather than the method through which contracts are awarded.
“The issue should not be about sole sourcing; it should be about accountability and ensuring that every pesewa meant for these projects is properly used,” he said.
Mr. Baidoo further noted that some of the contracts currently under discussion were initiated under the previous NPP administration and were also awarded through sole sourcing, with work already ongoing.
He maintained that the national conversation should shift towards transparency and ensuring that public resources are not misused.
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