Tanzania’s Vice-President, Philip Mpango, has issued a stern warning, expressing his intention to step down from his position due to the enduring water crisis plaguing the residents of the northern Mwanga district.
In a fervent statement delivered on Thursday, Mr. Mpango admonished the contractors responsible for overseeing a pivotal water supply initiative within the region, citing excessive delays in project completion as the primary cause of his frustration.
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The ambitious project, initially slated to address the pressing water needs of the community, was initiated nearly two decades ago, with a substantial investment exceeding $100,000 (£79,000), as disclosed by Mr. Mpango.
“If this project will not be providing water [to the locals] by June, I will step down. I don’t know what will be the fate of the local administrator and his juniors if I resign,” Mr Mpango said.
“I cannot come here again and tell citizens to wait further for this water, water is life,” he added.