Code of conduct ‘farcical’ given lack of disclosure on inauguration spending – PPP

The opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has dubbed the government’s Code of Conduct for ministers “farcical” as the government has failed to disclose the sources of funding for the presidential inauguration.

According to the PPP, the Code of Conduct should apply to the entire government and as such “The government’s acceptance of gifts of money and cash donations way beyond the stipulated $10,000 to fund the lavish inauguration event at the stadium, at Camp Ayangana and elsewhere diminishes the Code of Conduct in the eyes of the public as farcical…”

The PPP accused the government of refusing to disclose in and out of Parliament how much money was spent and