The announced deal has left the public wondering whether such is being driven by exasperation or by desperation. Minister Tweah declared: “Let me be very clear on it, this is not a loan. Perhaps Minister Tweah, having earlier made stentorious boasts about the Eton and EBOMAF proposed loan arrangements which would have made possible, implementation of a multibillion-dollar road project in the southeast region. Later, the loan deal would fall flat on its face and officials, out of embarrassment, would resort to hurling accusations against those described ‘detractors’ for its failure. And such desperation for money appears to be the main driver of this newly proposed mineral swap.

Source: Daily Observer September 13, 2018 02:15 UTC