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Ombudsman wants total independence

Uakutura Kambaekua The office of the Ombudsman is advocating for the repeal and amendment of the Ombudsman Act of 1990 to establish a modern legislative framework that ensures full administrative and financial autonomy for the institution.The old Act keeps the Ombudsman dependent on the government, while the new Bill offers independence and real power.  The... The post Ombudsman wants total independence appeared first on New Era .

New Era12 Aug 2026, 11:44 am
Ombudsman wants total independence

Uakutura Kambaekua

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The office of the Ombudsman is advocating for the repeal and amendment of the Ombudsman Act of 1990 to establish a modern legislative framework that ensures full administrative and financial autonomy for the institution. The old Act keeps the Ombudsman dependent on the government, while the new Bill offers independence and real power.

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Originally published by New Era on 12 Aug 2026, 11:44 am. View original article
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