Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Nigel Dharamlall on Friday defended government’s decision to revert to the use of 2016 district boundaries, some of which have been extended, for the upcoming 2023 Local Government Elections (LGE), while saying that it would ensure there is greater democracy and representation of the people at the local level.
Dharamlall told a press conference yesterday morning that for the 2018 LGE, a total of 14 local authorities were changed by the then A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) administration.