The Liberian Senate plenary has ordered an investigation into the Ministry of Public for awarding contracts worth over US$21 to several contractors without legislative approval.
Monrovia —
They indicated that the contract analysis includes but is not limited to the one awarded to CHICO from Salayea to Voinjama, worth US$3,999,000; SSF from Voinjama to Foya, worth US$1,719,976.40; and SSF from Foya to Mendikorma, worth US$740,650. "In the case of contracts for the procurement of goods, US$500,000; in the case of contracts for the procurement of services, US$200,000; and in the case of contracts for the procurement of works, US$1,000,000," they said.
At the same time, they informed the Plenary that the Public Works Ministry allegedly signed the contracts on a letter to proceed. They continued that any institution seeking to enter into pre-financing agreements must seek legislative approval consistent with article 34 of the Liberian Constitution and its subsection where applicable.
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