Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-03-30 01:00:00
The Permanent Secretary Office of the President, Yunus Kakande, has requested the suspended deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Rubaga Division, Mr Anderson Herbert Burora, to submit his resignation if he is no longer interested in his position. Burora is currently serving a 28-day suspension that began on March 5, after he criticized Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Annet Among, for parliament’s extravagant spending and misuse of taxpayers’ money.
Kakande stated that if Burora is no longer committed to his role, he should follow the proper procedure of resigning instead of asking President Museveni to retire him. Kakande emphasized that the President did not appoint Burora, and therefore, he should address his resignation letter to the appropriate authority, which is the Permanent Secretary Office of the President. Burora recently petitioned President Museveni for early retirement, prompting Kakande’s response.
In a letter dated March 28 addressed to the President, Burora expressed concern about the loss of public trust in his ability to represent them effectively due to his suspension. He believes that lifting his suspension would change public perception of his office and impact his productivity. Burora also mentioned that his suspension sets a precedent that could discourage other RCCs from fighting corruption, leading to increased levels of corruption. He respectfully requested to be retired from service to avoid bringing further disrepute to the President, his office, and the government.
Acknowledging Burora’s letter, Kakande stated that Burora would be summoned to appear before the rewards and sanctions committee of the Office of the President to present his case for early retirement.
Burora accused Kakande of inviting him to meetings after his criticism of the Speaker, where he was advised on how to handle the situation appropriately. He was instructed to apologize to the Speaker, a directive he refused, resulting in his suspension. Burora shared a copy of his suspension letter, dated March 14, 2024, signed by Kakande and addressed to him, the Speaker of Parliament, the Minister for the Presidency, and other relevant authorities, citing a violation of the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders (2021).
In conclusion, the situation between Burora and Kakande reflects a clash of opinions on addressing corruption and handling internal disagreements. Burora’s call for early retirement highlights the complexities of public service and the challenges faced by officials in fulfilling their roles effectively amidst political tensions and differing perspectives on governance and accountability. The outcome of Burora’s request for retirement will shed light on the implications of dissent and transparency within government institutions.
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