CCC MP's demand role in agricultural inputs distribution

Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators are calling for greater involvement in the distribution of agricultural inputs in their constituencies, claiming that this is necessary to ensure fairness and prevent political bias in the allocation process.

The legislators argue that the current system of distributing farming resources, such as seeds and fertilizers, has shown signs of unfairness, particularly in constituencies led by opposition representatives.

Nkayi South legislator, Jabulani Hadebe, expressed concern over what he described as inequitable distribution of agricultural inputs. "The government has failed to fairly distribute resources to constituencies which are under our leadership," Hadebe said, suggesting that the distribution has been skewed in favor of regions controlled by the ruling party.

Tsholotsho North legislator, Lisbon Sibanda, also voiced his frustrations, noting that his constituency has not received any agricultural support, including stock feeds. "In my constituency, we have not received anything including the stock feeds," Sibanda said. "We hope our people will receive the farming inputs."

The CCC lawmakers are now urging the government to allow them to take an active role in the distribution process to ensure that all citizens, regardless of their political affiliation, are treated equally.

Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka, when contacted for comment on the issue, did not respond to the questions raised by the opposition legislators. The call for transparency in the distribution of agricultural resources comes amid growing concerns over fairness and political manipulation in the allocation of critical resources for farmers.