Yusuf Mutembuli Calls for Additional Support for Overwhelmed Resident District Commissioners in Uganda

Yusuf Mutembuli, a Ugandan politician, has suggested providing additional support for overwhelmed Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies.

The speaker of parliament, Annet Anita Among, has expressed the need for the minister for presidency, Milly Babalanda, to appear before parliament and explain the criteria used to recruit the newly appointed assistant RDCs and city commissioners.

The leader of the opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has questioned the relevance of these new positions and the criteria used to recruit them, as they have been under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) structure. Ssenyonyi stated, "We want to know the criteria they used to recruit these people because as far as we are concerned, they have been under the NRM structure."

In response to these concerns, the minister for presidency has promised to appear before parliament on Wednesday to address the issues raised by the members of parliament. Among emphasized the importance of the minister's appearance, saying, "The minister for presidency should appear before this House and explain to the country the criteria they used to recruit the RDCs."

Why this matters: The appointment of assistant RDCs and city commissioners has raised questions about the transparency and fairness of the recruitment process. The parliamentary inquiry aims to ensure that the selection criteria align with the principles of good governance and equal opportunity for all Ugandans, regardless of their political affiliations.

As the nation awaits the minister's appearance before parliament, the debate surrounding the appointment of assistant RDCs and city commissioners continues. The outcome of this inquiry will have significant implications for the future of local governance in Uganda and the role of the NRM in the recruitment process.

Key Takeaways

• Ugandan politician suggests more support for overwhelmed RDCs and deputies.
• Parliament speaker demands minister explain criteria for appointing assistant RDCs.
• Opposition leader questions relevance and criteria of new assistant RDC positions.
• Minister for presidency to appear before parliament to address recruitment concerns.
• Inquiry aims to ensure transparency and fairness in assistant RDC appointments.