DP world Non-Bidding Construction projects Corruption Scandal in Berbera is under
the radar of the Somaliland Supreme Court, who guards the guardian ( Dp World).
While the president directive and executives order against corruption and
malpractice are in place.
Do #Djibouti allegation to DP world misconduct was absolutely right?
“Do DP world has a license to corrupt Somaliland constitutional and institutional legal rights?
As far as I’m concerned the Dp world is severely violated of Somaliland Tender Board policy and
constitutional rights, according Somaliland Tender Act as mentioned below;-
The Somaliland Tender Laws are to:
Every Tender Must be advertise, both governmental and non-governmental to achieve
fair competition and preserve, protect contractors equal rights;
protect the integrity of the bidding process;
prevent favoritism; and
Maintain a level playing field for all bidders.
The DP World breached the Law and awarded construction contracts without respecting
Somaliland Tender policy plans, procedures and universal tender standard process. This
is act of corruption, fraud and misconduct. This DP world initial move creates chaos,
confusion and tension among Somaliland Construction Companies.
DP world awkward a warding the Daryeel company a projects estimated $5 million
contracts without advertised to media ,including Berbera Five star Hotel , Dp world
employees Housing, Warehouses and much more. Disregard and disrespect of the
Somaliland constitutional and institutional rights. The initial face of Dp world were
unwelcomed in Somaliland law makers and public in general.
Furthermore, after I contacted the Daryeel construction company General Manager and
marketing manager, Mr. A/Rashid and Mr. Awil respectively .I asked same question. How do
you receive the construction contracted from the DP world without competition based on
tender? Both gentlemen respond as same, that they exercise their leverage through Somaliland
Ambassador in U.A.E Mr. Bashe Awil , Mayor of Berbera Mr. A/shakur “Dicin”. As well as
chairman of Somaliland chamber of commerce and shareholder of Daryeel Construction were
facilitated to receive the project without bidding. I also visited the Daryeel constructing sites,
most of employee were Ethiopia. I asked the Daryeel marketing manager,” did you recruited
from Hargeisa or Ethiopia (oromo) ?. He told me they were recruited from Hargiesa, and good
at work when they compare to Berbera nationals or Somalilanders, and cheap labour and cost
effective as well. But in my opinion Daryeel bribe to high rank officials to gain the contracts.
However, Berbera local government internal policy says that ;what Berbera local construction
companies can cover should not be given non local construction companies.
Without reasonable doubt, Somaliland best tax payers are construction companies. Furthermore
the Somaliland ministry of finance annual best payer record, however, they did not receive the
respect, justice they deserve .in return discrimination, immoral and inequality from the current
administration bids.
Do Dp world have license to corrupt Somaliland constitutional and institutional legal rights?
Leave a question.
Lastly, current issues, concerns and legal implications and Somaliland Supreme court expecting
disciplinary action against DP world Corruption allegation in Berbera. the legal experts
investigate case by case basis and did express their concerns and recommends t the case should
submit to the Somaliland Supreme Court. The outcome of verdict will impose the Dp world to
pay large amount of money (fine) or the whole DP world and Somaliland contracts will remain
non avoid. And I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that the Dp world is legally trapped by
the law. Today I believe the Djibouti allegation to DP world misconduct is now visible in
Somaliland.
Ahmed Ali Abdi
sareecan@gmail.com
0634108989
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