THE former Member of Parliament for Temotu Nende Comins Mewa and his son Simson Mewa are accused of misleading constituents who applied for the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP).
One applicant confirmed that she only received half of the allocated funds she applied for, raising serious questions about the transparency and integrity of the distribution process.
Another case involves a farmer who applied for an agricultural stimulus of $4,000 but received only $2,000.
When questioned about these discrepancies, Simson Mewa informed the applicant that the remaining $2,000 would be used to facilitate agricultural facilities, which would be delivered at a later date.
However, the promised facilities were never delivered, leaving the applicant and others in a state of suspicion.
These incidents sparked concerns within the Temotu Nende constituency as Simson Mewa had distributed hard cash to successful applicants, providing an opportunity for a potential misuse of funds.
The lack of accountability and transparency in the distribution process is alarming and the constituents of Temotu Nende are demanding answers from their elected representative.
The affected farmer, who requested the non-publication of his name, expressed frustration over the unfulfilled promises.
“I applied for the stimulus package to support my agricultural activities, but I did not receive the facilities promised by Simson Mewa. It’s disheartening to see that the funds may have been misused and we deserve an explanation.”
The decision to appoint Simson Mewa as the distributor of the stimulus funds has become the focal point of scrutiny.
Constituents are seeking transparency on whether Simson Mewa possesses the necessary expertise to handle the distribution of funds effectively.
Additionally, concerns have been raised about the potential conflict of interest and the need for an impartial and accountable distribution mechanism.
In light of these allegations, concerned constituents are calling for a thorough investigation into the distribution of the stimulus package funds in the Temotu Nende Constituency.
The constituents demand accountability from the former MP Comins Mewa and his son Simson.
The responsible authorities are urged to conduct an inquiry into these allegations and that they make public the findings to restore the trust of the constituents in the democratic process.
By James Ata
