Peete expressed words of gratitude about the new office building for the council.
Chief Peete further raised awareness to the Minister of Local Government that he is facing a very difficult challenge in local government, so their role is to assist him with civil and public servants including chiefs.
Chief Peete stressed that for quite a long time decentralization of services used to dominate the discussions but without any implementation and as a result councils are there for nothing because all the services are still controlled at central level.
He further said there is a new challenge of Community Councillors who are found to be the enemies of the community on allocation and land administrative issues whereas forgetting that they are still under the leadership of the chiefs, adding that they should maintain their line of demarcations.
Chief Peete highlighted that services have declined in almost all community Councils because Community Councilors seem to serve their own personal interests, than working collectively with the Area Chiefs in addressing the needs of the community.
He further said services should be decentralized, so that communities can plan and execute their own activities, moreover he appealed to the government to seek God’s guidance so that they can rule accordingly; prioritizing communities interests first.
Among the special guests who graced the event , includes Berea District Council Chairperson Mr. Pheta Letsoela who as well expressed his gratitude for welcoming such facility aimed at improving their services, adding that they still call for the implementation of decentralization.
