Political Correspondent
Residents of Mvuma are furious after their councilors failed to attend a meeting organized by the Mvuma Residents and Ratepayers Association (MRRA) to address pressing issues in the small mining town.
Only one councilor, Wonder Chiverengo, out of 33, showed up at the meeting held at Mushayabvudzi Stadium, leaving residents feeling ignored and disrespected.
Chirumhanzu RDC chairman claimed he was unable to attend due to other commitments, further fueling residents’ frustration.
MRRA Chairman, Leave Madzura, condemned the councilors’ lack of concern, saying,
“We are greatly disappointed by our urban councilors who have a habit of snubbing residents’ meetings. It would be nice if they came and we shared our concerns to move forward as a town.”
The meeting aimed to discuss critical issues, including:
- Naming of roads in town
- Need for a secondary school
- By-law to control stray animals
- Overall improvement in service delivery
Madzura emphasized, “The meeting was meant to address a range of issues affecting residents and implore the local authority to improve service delivery. It’s unacceptable that our councilors didn’t see fit to attend.”
Residents are demanding accountability and better representation from their elected officials. As one resident noted, “We pay rates and expect our councilors to listen to our concerns and act on them. It’s time they took their responsibilities seriously.”
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