The Office of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has noted with concern a wave of allegations and insinuations circulating in certain quarters regarding the award of contracts for constituency intervention projects in the Cross River North Senatorial District.
In a statement issued by his media aide, John Adie, the office said the claims suggesting that contracts relating to the supply of motorcycles, computing equipment, emergency food support and solar-powered streetlights were irregularly awarded to a company linked to the senator or his family are "not only misleading but also devoid of factual and procedural basis."
"The company in question is a duly registered entity with all relevant statutory documentation and has participated in and executed projects long before the current interventions under Senator Jarigbe’s representation," the statement read.
The office explained that all constituency intervention projects attributed to the senator are processed through appropriate government implementing agencies in line with established procurement regulations, which conduct independent bidding processes and award contracts strictly on compliance, capacity and technical competence.
"At no point has Senator Jarigbe interfered with, influenced or manipulated procurement procedures as being insinuated by detractors," it stated, adding that family members, like every other citizen, have the right to work and engage in business provided they meet regulatory requirements.
The statement said the senator remains committed to legislative excellence and constituency development, as evidenced by projects and empowerment programmes spanning education, healthcare, infrastructure, water supply, electrification, agriculture, youth development and social welfare across Ogoja, Yala, Bekwarra, Obudu and Obanliku.
This article summarises the official statement of the Office of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe. The office maintains that all projects were delivered in line with due process.
