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.
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.
