Rethinking political leadership for the BNF, nation
Friday, February 25, 2022 | 640 Views |
Dr. Molatlhegi is contesting for the BNF presidency PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Contest is the hallmark of democracy. It is only through contest that party members are able to assert their will on who should lead them and how they want the affairs of their movement to be conducted.
I say this ladies and gentlemen because often times when one raises their hand and offers to serve, in other quarters this is misconstrued to be a treacherous act deserving of severe punishment. The reaction to this is often adverse hostility. This hostility often manifests itself with the question “but who is he”.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...