Failed civic leadership a source of concern

Dear Editor,

THERE are so many things that Civic Leaders can do to help Government than expecting everything from the treasury.

Such things like patching unpassable roads and drainage clearing in this rain season is a source of concern by many residents in most communities and Civic Leaders should take the challenge.

One wonders whether the Civic Leaders we voted for suddenly hibernated to another planet where they cant see what us their bosses are grappling with.

It is with the aforesaid that despite the shortcomings of President Zuma, the South African Constitution is more advanced where an elected official can be recalled by the party and replaced immediately without any cost to the nation.

No wonder, they have moved a step ahead of most African Countries despite coming out of apartheid to gain independence later than most Countries.

I feel it is high time our Constitution was revisited to embed recalling non-performing Civic Leaders for the sake of moving the Country forward.

It is unfortunate that most Civic Leaders have become absent landlords despite drawing salaries and allowances.

Interestingly but surprisingly, Councillors who never used to get paid before the last elections prior to amending the constitution were even working for the people than the current crop, putting pressure on the presidency.

Most streets in Chingola can be patched in collaboration with the community members and corporate entities without waiting for the contractors to come back after the rains.

But our civic leaders have turned a blind eye to this or don't just know their role, to the disappointment of the masses.

This should also serve as a lesson for us that next time we should not vote with our stomachs but brains and never on political lines but credibility.

If previous Councillors who never used to get paid could do some community works diligently, what excuse should these ones getting paid give to us apart from just failure?

Wisdom Muyunda Chingola