Basse Area Council has suffered a major public humiliation after defaulting on the repayment of more than six million dalasis owed to Supersonic Financial Services, a dispute that ended in court and culminated in the seizure of the council’s vehicles and motorcycles.
The court ruled in favour of Supersonic Financial Services after the council reportedly failed to honour its financial obligation. The seizure of the vehicles now stands as a visible symbol of the seriousness of the council’s predicament.
For residents and observers alike, the development is likely to be seen as yet another troubling sign of dysfunction within the council. Under NPP leadership, Basse Area Council has already been dogged by allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement, and this latest episode is likely to intensify scrutiny of those in charge.
That the council operates under the ruling NPP government only adds to the political embarrassment, raising further concerns about responsibility, oversight
and the management of public funds.
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