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- The 12 Minutes song, express call for divine intervention stating that “the situation is worse in the District.” The lyrics express residents’ bewilderment and frustration, questioning why commissioners would misuse taxpayers’ money, leaving them in a precarious situation.
KIGEZI: Amidst the silence of the embattled commissioners of Parliament regarding the contentious service award proposed by the parliamentary commission, concerned citizens in Kigezi Sub Region have released a poignant song condemning them for sharing UGx 1.7 Billion Shillings.
The song, learned by this Online News Outlet, resonates with citizens, particularly in South Western Uganda, Rubanda District, who are incensed that these funds were not directed towards district service delivery, which could have significantly improved the lives of the electorate.
The song serves as a powerful voice for voters’ anger and frustration over the wasteful use of resources. It accuses the implicated Commissioners, including Prossy Mbabazi Akampulira Begumisa (Rubanda District Woman Representative), Esther Afoyochan (Zombo District Woman Representative), Solomon Silwany (Bukooli Central MP), and Mathias Mpuuga (Nyendo-Mukungwe), of improperly awarding themselves Shs1.7 billion, in addition to Shs 23 Million on top of their salaries, without prior authorization from Parliament.
The 12 Minutes song, express call for divine intervention, stating that “the situation is worse in Rubanda District.”
The lyrics express residents’ bewilderment and frustration, questioning why commissioners would misuse taxpayers’ money, leaving them in a precarious situation.
The composer of the song further emphasizes the disparity between the apparent wealth of the commissioners and the dire needs of the district.
They lament how, if the allocated funds to Rubanda District Woman Member of Parliament Akampulira were directed towards the District, it could have facilitated essential services like improving access to clean water and providing adequate healthcare, including ambulances to save lives, especially of pregnant women.
Below are the details of the song.
The sudden silence of the commissioners has raised suspicions among the public, with many speculating about the reasons behind this unexpected move. Sources close to the commissioners suggest that they have been advised to maintain a low profile amidst the growing backlash against the proposed award.
The proposed service award had sparked outrage nationwide, with many perceiving it as a misuse of resources and an attempt to reward individuals for merely fulfilling their duties. The public pressure had mounted on the commissioners, with calls for their resignation.
In response to the escalating situation, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is set to convene a parliamentary caucus, during which Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo will be tasked with explaining his censure motion against the party commissioners. Despite the matter being public for months, the NRM is yet to take a clear stance on whether their party-nominated commissioners committed a crime.
Ssekikubo has initiated efforts to collect signatures to censure the commissioners, although Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua denies having received any official inquiries about the matter. Nevertheless, some NRM legislators insist on supporting the censure motion, asserting their right to do so without waiting for party directives.
President Museveni, during his state of the nation address, pledged to crack down on corruption, emphasizing the need to hold both public servants and political leaders accountable for their actions.
He warned against corruption and treasonous activities, vowing to deal decisively with those found guilty, underscoring the importance of ethical leadership in governance.
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