By Samuel Flomo, Jr
Allegations of corruption, political interference, and deliberate mismanagement has once again rocked Bong County’s governance structure.
This time around, the allegations came from the county former representative of district #3, George Mulbah, who claimed the county is engulfed in series of controversies.
The Social Development Funds (SDF), intended to stimulate local development, and distribute opportunities fairly among residents, have now become the center of fierce public anger, and renewed demands for accountability.
In a blistering attack, Mulbah, accused the county Council of abandoning its statutory role as an independent oversight institution.
He branded the Council as a “total puppet,” claiming it operates at the command of the current county administration, rather than the people it is supposed to protect.
Mulbah, a staunch member of the opposition National Patriotic Party (NPP), said the Council has become nothing more than a political tool, enabling powerful actors to “hijack public funds, and manipulate contract awards for their personal and political benefit.”
He argued that transparency has collapsed under a system where political influence dictates nearly every major decision concerning the SDF.
Mulbah raised red flags over the manner in which contracts are awarded in the county.
He alleged that companies with tight political ties are consistently handed lucrative projects, while long-standing, qualified local businesses are pushed aside.
Even more troubling, are claims he made against some lawmakers for “secretly hold shares” in the very companies receiving SDF contracts.
Though, no lawmaker has reacted to his statement, Mulbah described the situation as “shameless and blatantly illegal.”
He said the newly created firms with no proven track record, are winning multimillion-dollar contracts simply, “because they enjoy political protection.”
Meanwhile, reputable local contractors with years of experience are left out entirely.
Mulbah warned that this dangerous pattern reverses years of progress and reduces the SDF to a private enrichment scheme.
Mulbah argued that the Council’s failure to operate independently, has allowed this system of favoritism and corruption to flourish.
Instead of holding the administration accountable, he said, the Council acts as a rubber stamp; approving questionable decisions, ignoring procurement laws, and disregarding court rulings involving institutions such as the Bong County Technical College (BCTC).
Mulbah warned: “Unless the Bong County Council is reformed and freed from political manipulation, the county will continue to suffer from unequal development, deepening corruption, and growing distrust among residents.”
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