Home Affairs Minister Warns Police Officers Against Creating Roadblocks

Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu has warned that his ministry will not tolerate any traffic police officers defying the new instructions to stop erecting roadblocks.

Speaking during an interview shortly after officiating the 20th edition of All-Tonga Music Festival, Mr. Mwiimbu said that the police should use alternative means of enforcing law and order on the road, such a cameras and patrol cars.

The minister has emphasised that instructions were given by his ministry, and he expects all police officers to adhere and abide by the new regulations.

“Those who are abusing the law and the instructions which have been given should not blame anybody when the whip is cracked,” he warned.

The music festival, celebrating local culture and music, is usually an annual event. Unfortunately, it could not take place last year due to COVID-19.

During another interview, representative for the Apostolic administration for the Monze Diocese, Miyoba Maanya said the concert is an opportunity to come together after the pandemic and remember those lives that we lost.

The music festival was held under the theme “Zyaluminwa Zilayanzana”, which is translated as “United we stand, divided we fall”.