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@kfm Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:37:52

Political parties protest extension of LC polls

A section of political party leaders has criticized government’s decision to reallocate funds meant for conducting Local Council I and II elections to other priorities. The reallocation was confirmed on Wednesday this week, by the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Addressing journalists earlier, Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi cited the lack of funds as one of the reasons for the further extension of the term of office for the LC 1 and 2 for another 180 days from tomorrow, January 6. However, in a phone interview with KFM, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Patrick Amuriat said this is a clear indication that the government has failed in its mandate of promoting democracy. […]

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