Public servants must resign before contesting LC elections- gov’t directs

The government has issued a directive requiring all public servants to resign from their positions before contesting Local Council (LC) elections. This move is aimed at ensuring that public servants do not use their positions to gain an unfair advantage in the electoral process. The directive, which was announced by the Ministry of Public Service, applies to all public servants, including civil servants, teachers, and health workers. The government has stated that the directive is intended to promote fairness and transparency in the electoral process, and to prevent the misuse of public resources for political gain. The directive has been welcomed by some, who argue that it will help to level the playing field and prevent the dominance of politics by public servants. However, others have criticized the move, arguing that it will lead to a brain drain in the public sector and discourage qualified individuals from seeking public office. The LC elections are scheduled to take place later this year, and the government has announced that it will be closely monitoring the electoral process to ensure compliance with the directive.