President Museveni Orders Arrest of PDM Defaulters

Summary:

President Museveni proposed a 10-month jail term for PDM fund defaulters and embezzlers, allowing the government time to recover lost funds.

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KIRUHURA: President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning to defaulters of the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds, suggesting they should be arrested.

Speaking during a media interaction with journalists from Ankole at his residence in Rwakitura, Kiruhura District, on Thursday, Museveni emphasized the need for accountability in the PDM initiative, which aims to drive socio-economic transformation.

Last month, the President directed the Inspector General of Police to revoke police bonds for corrupt officials in Lango who were extorting money from PDM beneficiaries and ensure their prosecution.

President Museveni proposed a 10-month jail term for PDM fund defaulters and embezzlers, allowing the government time to recover lost funds. He stated that the matter would be presented to the Cabinet for further review and policy formulation.

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President Museveni ordered government officials, including commercial officers, to step back from the management of the PDM and allow local communities to oversee its operations.

CUE IN PRESIDENT MUSEVENI…….ON GOV’T OFFICIALS…….RR//