Political interference weakening MMDAs’ ability to enforce sanitation, development laws – CHALOG
Mr Fiadomor cited demolition exercises in Greater Accra as a clear example of the problem, saying many assemblies are unable to enforce development control measures unless the Greater Accra Regional Minister is directly involved.
Mr Fiadomor’s comments come amid renewed debate over the role of local authorities in tackling flooding, sanitation breakdown and unauthorised construction, particularly in the Greater Accra Region, where recent heavy rains exposed longstanding weaknesses in urban management and enforcement.
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, July 8, Mr Fiadomor said assemblies should be given a free hand to perform their statutory functions, especially in the wake of the recent flooding and sanitation challenges in parts of Accra.
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