The recent rainfall in Fez has ignited a new controversy within the Zouagha District Council after it exposed significant weaknesses in the area’s infrastructure. Several neighborhoods, particularly Marja, were submerged under water, leaving residents struggling with floods and the absence of effective intervention.
Exclusive sources told Fes News that tensions have escalated among elected officials within the Zouagha District Council, with members exchanging accusations over who is responsible for this disastrous situation. Meanwhile, residents have expressed their outrage over the lack of proactive measures to improve drainage in vulnerable neighborhoods.
Fez Deputy Mayor Threatens to Resign
In a dramatic development, our sources revealed that one of Fez’s deputy mayors has threatened to resign, citing what he described as the “lack of response from officials to the distress calls of Marja residents.” He emphasized that the situation has become unbearable due to the continued neglect of citizen complaints and the failure to address the crisis swiftly.
These developments are expected to further heighten political tensions within Fez City Council, particularly as scandals surrounding poor local governance continue to surface with every bout of rainfall.
Will the Zouagha District Council witness actual resignations, or are these threats merely a political pressure tactic?
Stay tuned to Fes News for more updates on this unfolding controversy!
Source: Fes News Media