Story by NATION Team Publication Date: 12/13/2007
Transport and Communications minister Chirau Ali Mwakwere blamed the recent upsurge in fatal road accidents on the police.
Speaking at Matuga constituency, Mr Mwakwere said it was not his ministry’s responsibility to enforce the law.
He brushed off those who had attacked him for not enforcing traffic rules.
Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli was quoted in the local media as blaming the minister for “his inertia” in dealing with lawless drivers.
Defended himself
But Mr Mwakwere defended himself, saying his critics were politicising the issue yet they knew who was mandated with the responsibility of ensuring traffic rules were followed.
He said drivers, vehicle owners as well as passengers were also to blame for the road carnage in the country.
“If a driver is driving a passenger service vehicle under the influence of alcohol and over speeds the ministry should not be held responsible for that,” he said.
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