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Arron Nyamayaro
CHITUNGWIZA residents have given notice to the police that they want to stage a peaceful demonstration over the Municipal Council’s tendency to frustrate partners because councillors want to be bribed to provide the greenlight for the partnerships.
The latest fallout between the residents and the council is related to the latter’s decision to drag its feet to approve a partnership which would have seen some partners addressing the water and refuse challenge in the town.
In a letter addressed to the Officer Commanding Chitungwiza District, Chief Superintendent Severino Muguti, residents wrote:
“I am writing on behalf of concerned residents of Chitungwiza to bring attention to critical issues affecting our community.
“We respectfully request permission to hold a peaceful demonstration to address humanitarian neglect, water scarcity and delayed agreements, infrastructure decay, road network and industrial development issues.
“Our intention is to raise awareness and advocate for positive change and we kindly request police presence during our demonstration to ensure order and safety,” read part of the letter.
The letter signed by the chairperson, Bishop Jonathan Masamba, said despite donations from various organisations, the Chitungwiza Municipality officials have failed to adequately address the basic needs of residents.
Bishop Masamba said there was equipment donated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, including the BNR Plant and sewer pipes, which were lying idle and deteriorating.
“There is persistent water scarcity in our area and the administration’s delay in entering into public-private partnership agreements, particularly regarding the Jonasi Aquifer project, exacerbates the situation.
“We urge swift action to alleviate this pressing issue.
“The administration’s failure to prioritise infrastructure development, including road networks, impedes progress and quality of life for Chitungwiza residents,” said Bishop Masamba.
One of the residents told H-Metro that the Town Clerk did not attend an inter-ministerial meeting held recently and, instead, sent representatives who did not have the required information for the indaba.
“Chitungwiza Administration inoda vanhu vainotorera mari kuti awanemukana wekubatsira, ukusadero vanokushungurudza kusvika waramwa saka varikugarira nekumhurira basa rinechekuita nekusimudzira hupenyu hwevagari vemuChitungwiza.
“They have become so evil to the extent of charging whoever wants to donate in Chitungwiza so as to fatten their stomach at the expense of residents.
“They want to engage investors who serve their personal interests and not those with residents at heart, that is evil and we are against it.”
No comment could be obtained from the council yesterday.
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