Tanzania’s Vice-President Philip Mpango has issued a resignation threat amid a prolonged water scarcity affecting residents of the northern Mwanga district.
On Thursday, Mr. Mpango accused contractors overseeing a significant water supply project in the region of prolonged delays in its completion.
The project, with a value exceeding $100,000 (£79,000), commenced nearly two decades ago, as per Mr. Mpango’s statement.
“If this project fails to deliver water [to the locals] by June, I will step down. I am uncertain about the future of the local administrator and his subordinates if I resign,” remarked Mr. Mpango.
“I cannot return here and ask citizens to wait any longer for this essential resource; water is indispensable,” he emphasized.
Government officials accompanying Mr. Mpango to Mwanga affirmed on Thursday that the project is nearing 90% completion.