When  asked  how  easy  it  was  for  the  populace  to  interact  with  the  DCE,  41.8  percent  indicated   they  have  had  access  to  interact  with  their  DCEs  (Figure  10).  The  majority  of  these  Respondents   indicated   that   the   DCEs   come   over   to   hold   public   discussions   with   the   populace.   They   also   indicated  that  the  frequency  has  been  extremely  high  this  election  year.       When   asked   if   the   decentralization   process   has   empowered   ordinary   citizens,   37.4   percent   indicated   in   the   affirmative   (Figure   11).   They   cite   their   ability   to   demand   accountability   from   the   DCEs.   They   again   cite   the   fact   that   this   has   been   possible   given   the   fact   that   most   DCEs   are   seeking  the  mandate  of  the  populace  to  represent  them  as  their  Members  o  Parliament.   33