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Closer governance, but elected council remains missing link

With elections longoverdue andcouncillorsand ward committees yet to be in place, many feel the new administrative structure can deliver its full promise of bringing governance closer to citizens only when there is a stronger local accountability mechanism

3 Sep 2026 2:28 pm