Ithuru Vaahaka
Episode 8: Defending decentralised governance with Hussain Shafiu
Baa Atoll Kihaadhoo Council President Hussain Shafiu on the rushed changes to the Decentralisation Act that strip powers from local councils in their final year.
15 Aug, 2:20 PM
This week on the Ithuru Vaahaka podcast: Baa Atoll Kihaadhoo Council President Hussain Shafiu joins us to discuss the controversial, rushed amendments to the Decentralisation Act and changes that effectively limit the powers of local councils in the final year of their term.
Shafiu made headlines recently when he stood in defiance before the President during his visit to Kihaadhoo, boldly defending the integrity and performance of local councils
1:00 - “The president has been touring the islands of Baa atoll, bad mouthing local councils”
2:15 - “We are well aware of the media stunts the President is pulling via the state media”
3:25 - What do you think of the pre-election limitations on councils?
6:45 - The 10 million threshold is ridiculous!
9:13 - Is this not a favourable change for ruling party dominated councils?
11:30 - Local economy will come to a standstill
12:35 - How will local councils organise against the Decentralisation Act amendments?
13:50 - “We will not relent!"
15:45 - Viya module explained; expenses and revenue is live!
17:10 - “In Kihaadhoo alone 10 were appointed to hollow jobs with no real roles as part of the President’s visit”
19:20 - Stop bullying islanders!
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