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Calls for those incriminated in SIU’s report into COVID-19-related procurement in Free State to be prosecuted
Political parties in the Free State have called for the prosecution of those incriminated in the SIU report. Several companies and government officials have been implicated in the procurement of COVID-19 goods and services.
The SIU has referred some matters to the NPA for prosecution. Other possible sanctions include the blacklisting of 27 companies.
The SIU has referred matters involving former Treasury Chief Financial Officer, Monaheng Mokoena and Head of the Department of Human Settlements, Nthimotse Mokhesi to the NPA.
Our concern is the issue of the employees of the government who are 224, who are implicated in this. And 330 companies that are being blacklisted and those people that must be charged by the NPA. They must be charged and they must go to jail. Justice must prevail for the people of the Free State. The corruption that is happening in this province is too much. And all those people if they think they will come with another name to register their company, their IDs and any information regarding them must be highlighted so that they must not do any business with any government, anytime soon, in this country, in this province of the Free State.”
The Freedom Front Plus in the Free State has also called for those implicated in the irregular awarding of tenders relating to goods and services in connection with the COVID-19 to be prosecuted. FF Plus Member of Parliament, Wouter Wessels says heads of departments must be taken to task for not following the prescripts of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
“Well the FF Plus is of the opinion that this report only shows the tip of the iceberg. That it’s also very clear that the Free State is endemic with corruption, inflated prices and with financial mismanagement. Whilst the people of the Free State were suffering and are still suffering because of dire economic circumstances in the province and financial shortages. These types of irregular contracts were awarded, then we say they must be consequences, especially the political heads that on their watch this happens and they allowed this to happen.”
DA leader in the Free State, Roy Jankielsohn says those implicated in the wrongdoing must face the full might of the law.
“Another important aspect is that 27 companies are being referred to the South African Police Services for investigation in terms of alleged fraud. One of them is C-Squared which has a monopoly over many activities within the Free State. And the last aspect of it is that within the Department of Human Settlements, there are also allegations of fraud and the former HOD Mr Mokhesi has been referred by the SIU also for further prosecution.
Meanwhile, both sons of the suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule have been exonerated. Allegations were made that they got contracts due to their father’s relations with the MEC for Treasury. Treasury was not immediately available for comment.
Source:News365
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Godswill Akpabio advocates reduction in cost of governance
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for transparency, accountability and the elimination of unnecessary expenditures to cut down on the cost of governance in the country. Akpabio made the call on Monday at a one-day dialogue on the cost of governance in Nigeria organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, in Abuja.
Akpabio, who was represented by Sen. Agom Jarigbe (PDP-Rivers) highlighted the possible factors contributing to the high cost of governance in the country.He said the size of the country’s bureaucracy, the escalating public service wage bills, the overhead costs of appointed public officials, and the salaries and allowances of elected officials are major factors.
According to him, the running of government institutions among other substantial components contributed to weighing down the economy and hindering development efforts. Let us hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for the betterment of our nation. We have to ensure that our government operates efficiently and effectively, serving the needs of the people and fostering sustainable development,” he said.
The president of the senate emphasized the need to streamline bureaucracy, eliminate unnecessary expenditures, and ensured transparency and accountability at all levels of governance. We must invest in our human capital, empowering our public officials with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive progress.
“And we must foster a culture of innovation and creativity, where new ideas can flourish and transform our nation,” he said.Akpabio urged all Nigerians to remain united, become agents of change and be committed to making sacrifices for the nation. He said that the 10th Assembly was ready to partner with all stakeholders to do everything within its constitutional powers to make Nigeria for all citizens.
Source: pmnewsnigeria
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Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal
Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal. Manchester City and Arsenal handed Liverpool the advantage in the Premier League title race as they played out a bitterly disappointing goalless stalemate at Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool are now top of the table and two points clear of Arsenal after they came from behind to beat Brighton at Anfield, their delight increased by their two closest rivals cancelling each other out.
This was a game that made a nonsense of its billing as a potential classic, as Arsenal’s containing tactics snuffed out City while the Gunners had only limited chances of their own in a desperately poor affair.
Nathan Ake had an early close-range header saved by Arsenal keeper David Raya before going off injured while former City striker Gabriel Jesus posed an occasional threat, just failing to connect with Bukayo Saka’s cross inches from goal after the break.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be happier than City counterpart Pep Guardiola with this outcome – but the real winners were Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool.
Guardiola’s side were under greater pressure to win this match but their usual fluent passing game was rarely in evidence, stifled by the visitors’ organisation and infuriated by referee Anthony Taylor’s reluctance to punish the Gunners for a succession of infringements.
It led to a scrappy, disjointed game in which City were never allowed to gather their usual momentum and rhythm, with even the best efforts of master creators Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva unable to carve out meaningful opportunities for Erling Haaland, who was kept on the margins throughout.
The hosts held sway in possession for most of the second half but it was illustrative of the game that Raya barely had an anxious moment, his counterpart Stefan Ortega also idle for long periods.
Indeed, it is the first time City have failed to score at home in the Premier League since October 2021, a run of 47 games.
The reigning champions, as usual, will remain confident of retaining their title but Guardiola will be bitterly disappointed at his side’s failure to trouble Arsenal, with substitute Jack Grealish on the end of some lengthy post-match advice from his manager.
City are back here at Etihad Stadium to face in-form Aston Villa on Wednesday night knowing they cannot afford any more slip-ups in this tight Premier League title pursuit.
Arsenal arrived at Manchester City with a point to make and a chance to show their improvement at a ground where they have had a miserable record in the past.
The Gunners last won here in January 2015, drawing one and losing eight of their subsequent nine visits before this game.
Here, Arteta set his side out to be fiercely drilled and well-organised to frustrate, a strategy seemingly designed to earn the point they secured rather than risk more for victory.
It was a conservative approach but what it did demonstrate was that Arsenal do have more resilience and character than on previous occasions, when they have sometimes capitulated under City’s attacking assault.
Arteta’s side were composed but also willing to throw bodies on the line when danger threatened, not that they were ever in serious peril of conceding – a tribute to their display in itself.
They have kept clean sheets in both games against Manchester City this season, making them only the fourth team to shut out a Guardiola side twice in the same season.
Whether this is one point gained or two lost remains to be seen, but Arteta seemed satisfied enough at the final whistle.
source – BBC
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