REGION Two Regional Executive Officer (REO) Rupert Hopkinson has called for an investigation into contracts valued $60M that were awarded over the past three years without any accountability, in addition to the abuse of State resources.This was disclosed by the REO after evidence revealed malfeasance and corruption within the region by various officials.
Hopkinson explained that the investigations will surround the issuing of fuel, receipts of lumber, highly suspicious purchases, removal of State property and workers’ attendance, among other matters.
“All I come here to do is my work and I’m not allowing corruption under my watch,” the REO said.
In order to pursue his developmental agenda, the REO explained that he would solicit the support of communities at the level of the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC).
He said he has been able to convince the residents and the business community to fulfil their corporate responsibility, hence they have been actively involved in the development of the region.
Hopkinson also explained that the solutions to many of the issues within the region lie with the stakeholders, but there is need for coordination, cooperation and volunteerism in this regard.