31 August 2017 03:34 pm Views - 2437
The Speaker’s office said he placed his signature to endorse the Bill at 1.15 p.m. today.
“This is a historical event as this piece of legislation, which I have just endorsed will make provisions for the election of a member, who would be responsible for a Ward and will also put an end to the Preferential Vote (PR) system at the Local Government elections,” the Speaker said.
He said that it was only a first step towards ensuring proper democracy in the country.
Further he said that the new electoral system would enable even an ordinary citizen to serve his/her fellow citizens.