Citizens and chiefs from Ntonda under T/A Phambala in Ntcheu yesterday gave government up to First August to address persistent problems dogging people in the area or face protests.

The Group has addressed its petition to President Lazarus Chakwera with a copy to vice president Dr. Saulosi Chilima and ministries of local Government and Public Works.

Concerned citizens Chisangalalo Ntonyo said he is worried with general under development in the area of Traditional Authority Mphambala.

While other concerns include mobility challenges, security , construction of Ntonda Market as well as technical college beside use of constituency Development Fund [CDF].