MOROGORO: THE Minister of State for the Office of the President, Regional Administration, and Local Government, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has vowed to dissolve councils that engage in conflicts that hinder citizens’ development.
The minister made the statement yesterday while visiting and inspecting the construction of the District Hospital being built at Kibelege Ward in Ifakara Town Council, Morogoro Region.
During his inspection, the minister discovered that political tensions are among the factors that lead to the failure to complete the health facility project. He stated that as soon as the funds for the construction of the hospital were disbursed, disputes emerged among the councilors, forcing the project to stall.
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“One of the reasons why various development projects have stalled and delayed completion is political disagreements among councilors,” the minister asserted.
Mr Mchengerwa warned that he would not hesitate to take swift action, including dissolving councils that are engaged in disputes, rather than promoting development in their areas.
He also directed council executives across the country to avoid disputes with political leaders, stating that this trend is unhealthy for project development and the country as a whole. He stressed that the government would not hesitate to demote any executives who engage in political disputes that hinder project development.
“When there are tensions between politicians and executives, progress is halted. Executives fail to make decisions, and conflicts deny citizens the right to access services,” the minister underlined, adding: “Wherever I hear of conflicts, as the responsible minister, I will dissolve the councils in the interest of the citizens.” In a related development, Mr Mchengerwa reminded all council directors in the country to address conflicts that arise in their councils.
He stressed that those who fail to resolve conflicts should report the information promptly to the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG) for further action.
