The government has directed that all public servants who wish to contest in the forthcoming Local Council (LC) elections must first resign from their positions. This directive is aimed at preventing conflicts of interest and ensuring that public servants do not use their positions to gain an unfair advantage in the elections. The directive applies to all public servants, including civil servants, teachers, and health workers. The government has also warned that any public servant who fails to resign before contesting in the elections will be disqualified. The move is seen as a way to enhance the integrity of the electoral process and prevent the misuse of public resources for political gain. The LC elections are an important aspect of Uganda’s decentralization policy, and the government is keen to ensure that they are conducted in a free and fair manner. The directive has been welcomed by various stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission, which has praised the government for taking steps to promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
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