There is a showdown between them and the executive on share of resources at the ward levels. The MCAs are drumming up support for the bill that will give them an opportunity to manage 40 per cent of development money. Led by the speaker, the ward representatives recently conducted public participation sessions in a bid to incorporate views of locals. “The legislation allows us to take 40 per cent of the development funds to the citizens who will then decide how they want to make use of it for their own benefit,” said Lowoi. Simat Kapseret MCA Edwin Maraswo supported the bill saying it was up to locals to decide which projects the want implemented.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2019 21:05 UTC