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    "id": 1402357,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Changamwe, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Omar Mwinyi",
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    "content": "You may recall that I requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works on 25th October 2023, regarding the management of houses and treatment of tenants at the Changamwe National Housing Corporation (NHC) Estate, which is in my Constituency. In the Request for Statement, I expressed concern that the NHC was mishandling tenants and residents of the NHC Estate, and had failed to provide amenities, including a sewerage system. On 6th December 2023, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works submitted a Statement from the Cabinet Secretary of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development in response to my request. However, the response from the Ministry was wanting. It did not address the concerns I raised. Consequently, you directed the Committee to engage the Cabinet Secretary to ensure that my concerns were adequately addressed and to report to the House. You further directed the Committee to invite me during the engagement with the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development. Regrettably, the Committee took no action on the matter despite the express directions you issued from the Chair on 6th December 2023. Owing to the failure of the Committee to take action, the NHC has since proceeded with the eviction of tenants and demolition of the Changamwe NHC Estate without engaging the affected residents, thereby confirming the fears of the residents. My understanding is that the directives you issue from time to time mean orderly conduct of proceedings of the House and ensuring that the House executes its constitutional functions as required. Therefore, I am of the view that the conduct of the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning, and Public Works, in failing to carry out further inquiry and reporting to the House as you directed, amounts to relegation of duty. It is also my view that the Committee ought to have taken this responsibility and your directive seriously and ensured timely consideration of the matter. Since the matter continues to affect members of the public in Changamwe, I stand to seek your guidance and request you to direct the Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning, and Public Works to conduct an inquiry into the eviction and demolitions in Changamwe immediately, and report back to the House within 21 days from today. This will facilitate the House to execute its role of deliberating and resolving issues of concern to the people as provided for under Article 95 of the Constitution. Further, should the Committee fail to adhere to this timeline, may I request that you allow me to request this honourable House to establish an ad hoc Committee to inquire into the matter? I submit and seek your guidance. Thank you."
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