{"id":147848,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/147848/?format=json","text_counter":176,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Ethuro","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":158,"legal_name":"Ekwee David Ethuro","slug":"ekwee-ethuro"},"content":"Mr. Speaker, Sir, this is a Minister I have just praised! I am, however, not withdrawing my compliments because he is still a man of honour like the ones we are awarding medals. I want the area which touches State awards and commendations. These are awards that are given by the Head of State. There must be an objective criteria and a committee that is composed appropriately. It cannot just be a matter of residents waiting for the day the District Commissioner will call upon them for the awards. What are we supposed to do when he does not call upon them?"}