Sonko, however, maintains that he is determined to exit the agreement he signed on February 25, which was to last two years. The governor has told off the national government, asking officials to do whatever they want as the deal is as good as dead. But in a terse letter to Mr Welimo, Mr Sonko made it clear his administration will not be providing any more documents pertaining to the Deed of Transfer of Functions due to persistent breach of the terms. The case might drag on even through the expiry of the 24 months in the deal,” said Mr Mkangi. And in the event of a dispute between the parties, the deed requires the parties to first seek an amicable solution.

Source: Daily Nation May 01, 2020 17:13 UTC