LC2 chairperson arrested for soliciting bribes from PDM members

 

Andrew Ronald Bakak-Kabale DRDC.

-Security operatives in Kabale District have apprehended the LC 2 Chairperson of Musamba Parish in Rubaya Sub County, Ndorwa West County, over allegations of accepting bribes from members of the Parish Development Model.

The arrest was confirmed by Andrew Ronald Bakak, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Kabale, following numerous complaints from leaders and members of the Parish Development Model. The suspect, identified as Monday Charles was in custody by press time.

According to Bakak, the accused individual colluded with the Parish Chief, who is also wanted for questioning, to extort bribes ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 shillings from members of the Parish Development Model. They deceived the members by falsely promising to include them in the list of beneficiaries.

Bakak stated that a thorough investigation was conducted to establish the truth of the claims.

Andrew Ronald Bakak, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner, commented on the arrest, highlighting the importance of combating corruption in the region and ensuring the effective implementation of the Parish Development Model.

The Parish Development Model, introduced as part of the government's comprehensive approach to development outlined in NDP III, positions the Parish as the primary administrative and operational center for delivering services to the local population. This strategy aims to bring services closer to the people and foster local economic development.