NDC accuses Bawumia of Nepotism and Sole-Sourcing Abuse

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of hypocrisy and dishonesty, citing the government’s excessive reliance on sole-sourcing in contractual agreements.

The party’s Communication Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, claimed that this practice has become pervasive under the Akufo-Addo-led administration, compromising transparency and accountability in government contracts.

He highlighted the contrast between Dr. Bawumia’s initial stance against widespread sole-sourcing and the current reality under his administration.

During the NDC’s ‘Moment of Truth’ event in Accra, Mr. Gyamfi alleged that the Vice President had overseen the awarding of contracts to his brother and other family members, enriching them through questionable sole-sourced deals.

He claimed that Dr. Bawumia and his family had profited significantly from these contracts, labeling the NPP government as ‘corrupt and nation-wreckers.’

While acknowledging that sole-sourcing is not inherently flawed, Mr. Gyamfi argued that the NPP government had exploited this provision, undermining its original intent and integrity.

The NDC further raised concerns over the lack of transparency in contracts awarded under the Akufo-Addo regime, citing the 2019 rehabilitation of Sunyani Airport, which allegedly cost GH₵52.25 million, as a clear example.

According to Mr. Gyamfi, the project was awarded without a competitive tendering process, raising questions about potential favoritism.

The NDC argued that this, combined with other contracts allegedly awarded to Dr. Bawumia’s family members, contradicts the Vice President’s claims of prioritizing the interests of Ghanaians.