{"id":43489,"date":"2025-03-07T12:23:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T12:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/196-vehicles-missing-at-ministry-of-transport"},"modified":"2025-03-07T12:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T12:23:55","slug":"196-vehicles-missing-at-ministry-of-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/196-vehicles-missing-at-ministry-of-transport","title":{"rendered":"196 Vehicles Missing at Ministry of Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>A shocking revelation from the 2023 Audit Report has exposed that 196 out of 241 vehicles procured by the Ministry of Transport and Aviation remain unaccounted for, raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability in the government\u2019s procurement process.<\/p>\n<p>During a parliamentary hearing, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, pressed officials from the Ministry of Transport to explain the whereabouts of the missing vehicles. Senior Procurement Officer Joe Tucker confirmed that only 45 Toyota Hilux vehicles had been received for Paramount Chiefs. However, when asked about the remaining 196 vehicles, he failed to provide a response, leaving lawmakers frustrated.<\/p>\n<p>The report further revealed that the ministry did not follow due process in the procurement of the vehicles, which amounted to $21 million.<\/p>\n<p>Auditors stated that the process lacked competitiveness and did not guarantee value for money. Key documents, including technical evaluation reports, performance security, vehicle ownership documents, licenses, and insurance records, were also missing, prompting further scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>During the hearing, Hon. Conteh demanded a copy of the contract between the ministry and the supplier, West Africa Distribution and Equipment (WARDE). While the procurement officer handed over a document, it was found to be incomplete, missing a crucial commercial invoice that should have come from the vehicle manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Speaker also questioned the inclusion of auxiliary services in the contract, with officials citing spare parts and wheel pullers as part of the procurement package. However, the lack of clear documentation further fueled concerns about potential financial mismanagement.<\/p>\n<p>With no explanation for the missing 196 vehicles, the matter remains a significant point of contention, raising questions about accountability within the Ministry of Transport and Aviation.<\/p>\n<p>The PAC is expected to continue its investigation, demanding full transparency on how taxpayers\u2019 money was spent in the controversial vehicle procurement deal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. A shocking revelation from the 2023 Audit Report has exposed that 196 out of 241 vehicles procured by the Ministry of Transport and Aviation remain unaccounted for, raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability in the government\u2019s procurement process. During a parliamentary hearing, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Hon. 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