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“Solomon has no right to form an IMC”- Ganga Persaud
Minister of Local Government Ganga Persaud yesterday affirmed that Regional Chairman of Region 10, Sharma Solomon, has no authority to pursue formation of an Interim Management Committee (IMC). However, when contacted, Solomon clarified that his intention has never been to form an IMC, but to encourage Kwakwani residents to formulate a body to represent their concerns to the NDC (Neighbourhood Democratic Council).
Local Govt. Minister Ganga Persaud
At a press conference yesterday, Persaud stated that while he is happy that critics of the IMC are seemingly now on board, “it is sad that persons in pursuit of its formulation have no authority to do so and any actions with regards to installment is illegal”.
Further, Persaud cautioned that “it is an infringement of the law and the force of the law will deal with such (installation)”.
Persaud was at the time responding to reports in sections of the media that essentially disclosed that polls were to be held to elect a committee of 15 persons to aid in expressing the needs of the community.
According to the Minister, persons sharing sympathy with the opposition are contributors to the lawlessness existing in society. He stated that “never before has a Regional Chairman sought to, so blatantly evoke authority and power by illegal means”.
The Minister pointed out that it must be known that “the installed council in Kwakwani is the only legitimate council in that area.”
Persaud then asserted that he hopes Solomon is “adequately advised by the political party he represents. I hope he listens to guidance so as to avoid further embarrassment to his party and self”.
However, what Solomon explained to Kaieteur News yesterday was vastly different.
The Region 10 Chairman said what he did was to encourage the people of Kwakwani to elect 15 persons to form a body and represent their concerns to the NDC.
“I never sought to form an IMC,” said Solomon categorically.
Regional Chairman of Region 10, Sharma Solomon
“As Chairman, I support the people of Kwakwani, and I encourage all others to do the same, rather than to threaten to challenge them legally for expressing their democratic right by electing a local representative.” (Abena Rockliffe)
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