Good morning, listeners. From Radio Ankole, 99.3 FM Ntungamo, we bring you a significant news update concerning the conduct of public officials in the lead-up to the next general elections. Lt. Col. James Mwesigye, who serves as the Commissioner responsible for Resident District Commissioners across the entire Western region of Uganda, has issued a notable directive. He has explicitly called upon all individuals serving as civil servants within the government to disregard established public standing orders. These orders are typically in place to ensure the political neutrality and impartiality of public sector employees. Instead of adhering to these conventional guidelines, Lt. Col. Mwesigye has urged these civil servants to actively engage in the mobilisation of support for President Museveni. This instruction is specifically directed towards the upcoming electoral cycle, anticipated for 2026. The call for civil servants to set aside their mandated non-partisanship and actively campaign for an incumbent candidate represents a significant point of discussion regarding the role of public service in a democratic process. As the nation gears up for the polls, under the banner of #UgVotes2026 and with oversight from the Uganda Electoral Commission, represented by @UgandaEC, this directive introduces a distinct dimension to the electoral preparations.
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