‘I will not be intimidated to be a thief’, – Governor Mwangaza tells Meru MCAs
By evans.maritim, October 24, 2022Governor Kawira Mwangaza has accused Meru Members of County Assembly (MCAs) of intimidation in revenue sharing between the executive and the county assembly.
Mwangaza said the MCAs have been blackmailing her to give them Ward Fund without following the law.
“I will not be intimidated to be a thief. I’m contented with my salary and everyone else should be contented with theirs too.
“I’m not ready to pocket any single shilling belonging to the people of Meru,” she said.
The governor said should the MCAs want the Ward Fund, then they must follow the right procedure and the law.
“I am ready to give you (MCAs) money provided it’s anchored in law,” she stated.
She added: “My office is open and there is a procedure to follow. If you don’t find me, there is a deputy governor and other officers in the county that you can talk to.”
Mwangaza fight with MCAs
Governor Mwangaza had a rough time on October 19 when she addressed the county assembly after ward representatives walked out on her.
The MCAs accused Kawira Mwangaza of disrespect and failing to grant them an audience.
Kawira was on Tuesday, October 18 the subject of the county assembly after lawmakers suspended business to discuss their relationship with the county head.
Before their address to the media, the MCAs, led by county assembly Speaker Ayub Bundi, chanted ‘bado mapambano‘ in open defiance to the authority of the county chief.
“The MCAs have agreed that they are not ready to listen to the governor during the address set for this afternoon.
“The MCAs wanted to agree on the ward fund and how it will work. They also want to be respected during public meetings,” the Speaker said.