An intervention team has identified 101 critical steps needed to address years of mismanagement within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. However, the implementation of these corrective measures is being obstructed by resistance from within the municipal government itself. This internal opposition casts doubt on the metro’s prospects for recovery and effective governance. The intervention team’s recommendations aim to resolve long-standing issues stemming from previous administrative failures. Concerns are mounting that without full cooperation, the municipality will struggle to overcome its challenges. The situation highlights a potential conflict between those seeking reform and those invested in the status quo. The success of the recovery plan hinges on overcoming this internal resistance and enacting the proposed changes.