Today in Parliament, Goilala MP William Samb questioned Prime Minister Peter O’Neill about the tender process in awarding the contract to Central Land Limited.
The company is owned by Joe Chan aka Djoko Tjandra.
“He is citizen of our country and, has every right to participate in businesses,” O’Neill said.
“This particular Contract went to tender for a construction company to finance and rebuild the Central government Building.
“The government will slowly repay over time on the savings on the rental but the ownership remains with the government.
