Candidate wants Motu-Koitabu law enforced

Former National Capital District Commission staffer Rabura Maraga Aiga says the Motu-Koitabu Act is a “sleeping giant” that needs to be implemented.
Aiga is eyeing the Motu-Koitabu Assembly chairperson’s seat in this year’s election.
The one-day polling for the MKA starts today with a seat for the chairperson, two seats for women representatives and 10 councillors.
Speaking at his Vabukori village on Friday, Aiga said the act allowed for opportunities for the Motu-Koitabu people in the NCD.
“There are many opportunities in the Act for us,” he said.
“For whatever reasons the former and current assembly had for not implementing parts of it to benefit all of us, I will ensure we implement what’s beneficial for us and review those that may not be workable.”
Aiga said the NCDC was bound by the act to deliver accordingly.
“The MKA Act was passed by Parliament in 2007, and provides for many benefits,” Aiga said. “All I can tell you is we can generate wealth through our land — which is the most valuable resource in the country. There needs to be dialogue between the NCDC, MKA and the state.
“We cannot work in isolation.
“Whatever all parties agree on as stipulated in the act will be submitted to the inter-government relations minister for Cabinet’s approval.”