COSBOTS still cagey about Selotate's suspension
Friday, April 23, 2021
As skeletons tumble out of the closet following the suspension of Selotate, a source close to the issue told Arts & Culture that the issue started last month at the AGM where some of the members in the current board were involved in the vetting process which blocked other potential candidates.
“Selotate conceived a deadly plan to have some candidature blocked and the plan was made with some of his board members in order to award themselves with tenders illegally within COSBOTS. The audit came out showing how he had been running COSBOTS like his farm,” said the source.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...