Written by Julius Kanubah
Source: Star Radio Liberia
The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into an 8.6 million US dollars contract signed between Liberia and a Chinese firm.
The contract relates to the renovation of the dilapidated hotel building at the SKD Sports Complex in Paynesville.
The investigation by the House was triggered by a protest letter by Grand Gedeh Representative Zoe Pennue.
Representative Pennue claimed the contract was dubiously signed because it did go through the public procurement and concession commission’s laws.
According to him, it was important for the House to look at the agreement to ensure transparency and accountability.
In its session Tuesday, the House voted in majority to constitute a special committee to investigate the agreement.
The Committee comprises Montserrado Representative Koukou Dorbor, Chairperson, and Grand Gedeh lawmaker Kai Farley, Co-chair.
The membership includes Vinicious Hodges of Grand Bassa, Evans Koah of Nimba and the newly seated River Gee Representative Christian Chea.
Our reporter says the inclusion of lawmaker Chea on the committee came hours after he took the oath to defend and protect the Constitution of Liberia.
