Chisinau Councilor Accuses Mayor of Incompetence and Attention-Seeking

Chisinau Councilor Criticizes Mayor Ceban's Performance Chisinau, Moldova – Ion Melnic, a municipal councilor in Chisinau, has publicly criticized Mayor Ion Ceban's performance, citing a pattern of what he describes as attention-seeking behavior and incompetence. Melnic's comments, made in a recent video posted online, include footage from a council meeting and images of dilapidated infrastructure in the city. "Ceban iarăși nu și-a băut pastilele?" Melnic states in his video, a rhetorical question suggesting Ceban is not acting rationally. The video then cuts to footage of a council meeting, followed by scenes of potholes and crumbling infrastructure. Melnic's criticism centers on what he sees as a lack of effective governance and a focus on superficial actions rather than addressing the city's pressing needs. He argues that Ceban's actions are designed to distract from the real issues facing Chisinau. The video concludes with Melnic expressing his concern for the city's future under Ceban's leadership. While Ceban has not yet responded publicly to Melnic's accusations, the video has sparked online discussion regarding the mayor's performance and the state of Chisinau's infrastructure.