By OLIVER SAMBOKOThe UPND has engaged in selective bidding which they condemned and attacked while in opposition to give business to their friends in the auditing of the defence forces, says its former vice president Canisius Banda. Dr Banda says there is nothing wrong with auditing Zambia’s defense forces but that the manner the new dawn administration is doing it is wrong. Dr Banda said although President Hakainde Hichilema administration’s motive for carrying out audits raises suspicion, they are right to do that however, lack the requisite probity for such an exercise.He said any Republican President, through delegated responsibility, should engage in such in pursuit meant to foster accountability, transparency and fiscal discipline in how public resources are utilised.“The President having not declared his assets and liabilities at the start of his presidency, his conduct now is itself an affront to the very principles upon which auditing is founded. It reeks of double standards,” said Dr […]
UPND engaging in selective bidding to favour friends – Canisius Banda
