Mahdia protest irresponsible – Whittaker

A bus stuck on the swamped Mahdia road after rainfall.

Minister of Local Govern-ment Norman Whittaker says that the protest by residents over the deplorable roads at Mahdia, in Region Eight was irresponsible since an approved $26M has been set aside for works in the region.

However, residents say that not only is the money not enough but since the passage of the budget there has been no effort by the ministry to commence any works.

“At the end of the day, $26M is money if um put to good use and $20 aint go in somebody pocket but roads beyond terrible and