The Office of the President through the Ministry of local Government, Decentration and Rural Development is set to inaugurate newly elected and appointed Districts Assemblies on Monday, February 12, 2024.
According to a release from the presidency, the inauguration is part of efforts to deepen local governance and decentralization to promote participatory decision-making at the local level.
“This is also in fulfillment of Article 35 Clause 6 (d) of the 1992 Constitution which enjoins the state to promote decentralization and popular participation in governance by affording all possible opportunities to the citizenry to participate in decision-making at all levels of government,” the press release said.
The press release also indicated saying “Additionally Section 16 (1) of the Local Governance Act, 2016, Act 936 requires Assembly members to maintain close contact with the electoral area; consult the people on the issues to be discussed in the District Assembly; collate their views, opinions, and proposals; and take part in communal and development activities, among others”.
The ministry has, therefore, urged all citizens to participate in all democratic activities and processes.
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