The so-called NGO in question, established around 2015, has long operated as a political extension of APNU. If we are serious about promoting transparency and accountability, then we must hold these organizations to the same standards they demand of others.
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There is no publicly available information on their website regarding their governance structure, membership, or Board composition. This glaring omission raises serious concerns. These are not optional disclosures—they are fundamental requirements for meeting even the most basic standards of transparency and accountability. The absence of such information reflects a deliberate disregard for good governance practices and undermines the credibility of any organization claiming to represent civil society.
We cannot continue engaging with NGOs that are themselves non-compliant. They must adhere to basic governance principles:
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Failure to comply with their own rules—and more importantly, with the legislative and regulatory framework under which they operate—must be met with appropriate penalties. Governance is not optional. It is a legal and ethical obligation.
Many of these entities are quick to criticize the Private Sector Commission (PSC), yet the PSC exemplifies transparent and accountable governance. It holds regular AGMs and publishes its annual reports without fail.
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They must enforce compliance, demand transparency, and hold these NGOs accountable under the law. Political masquerading under the guise of civil society must no longer be tolerated. The integrity of our democratic institutions depends on it.
Most of these NGOs operate under the guise of nonprofit status, yet fail to uphold the principles they claim to represent. They collect donor funds for projects, pay themselves exorbitant salaries, and exploit tax exemptions—without delivering meaningful outcomes. It’s time we call out these sham organizations and demand transparency, accountability, and ethical governance in the nonprofit sector.