Public affairs analyst, Liborous Oshoma has questioned claims that the alleged government-linked agency operated without the knowledge of federal authorities, arguing that its reported interactions with key government institutions suggest it enjoyed some level of official recognition.
Speaking during an interview on News Central, Oshoma maintained that the agency’s activities could not have taken place in isolation if reports indicating that several public institutions engaged with it in an official capacity are accurate.
According to him, “The Accountant-General deployed staff to that office, and the National Assembly invited the agency for trainings.” He argued that these reported actions raise important questions about how the agency was able to obtain what appeared to be institutional acceptance.
Oshoma contended that the reported deployment of personnel by the Office of the Accountant-General points to a degree of administrative involvement that cannot simply be overlooked. He noted that such decisions are typically guided by established government procedures and approvals.
He also referred to reports that the National Assembly invited the agency to participate in training programmes, arguing that such engagements are not ordinarily extended without some form of official verification or institutional acknowledgement.
According to the analyst, these reported interactions appear inconsistent with claims that the agency was unknown to relevant government authorities. He said the circumstances warrant a thorough examination of how the agency was able to interact with public institutions and whether due process was followed.
Oshoma further called for investigators to determine which government officials approved the deployment of staff and authorised the invitations extended to the agency. He stressed that tracing the chain of approvals would be essential in establishing how the situation unfolded.
He argued that accountability should extend beyond a single office, insisting that every institution that reportedly engaged with the agency should explain the nature of its relationship, the procedures followed and the legal basis for its actions.
According to Oshoma, a transparent and comprehensive investigation would help establish whether existing administrative processes were properly observed or whether institutional shortcomings allowed the controversy to arise.
He concluded that the reported involvement of both the Office of the Accountant-General and the National Assembly means the matter should be treated as a broader institutional issue rather than the responsibility of a single individual or agency. In his view, a full inquiry is necessary to establish the facts, identify any administrative lapses and strengthen accountability across government institutions.
SOURCE: Sogs