Paschal Iga, the LC 3 Chairperson of Bwamiramira Sub County in Kibaale district has resigned to join civil service.
In his March 1, 2022 letter to the Kibaale District Electoral Commission Registrar, Iga says that he decided to quit after being recruited as an assistant accountant at Kibaale district local government.
Iga has served Bwamiramira Sub County for six years and was unopposed in the previous elections.
While announcing his decision, Iga highlighted some of the achievements and challenges during his reign as LC III chairperson. He cited the surveying of the sub-county land, construction of the administrative block, the establishment of Bwamiramira Twekambe Chairperson’s Sacco, youth and UWEP groups among others.
He cited lack of transport for staff and limited funds as some of the major challenges he faced during his tenure. Iga has appealed to the voters to work with his former vice-chairperson, Philister Kabajungu who takes over office as stipulated in the local government act cap 243 as amended section 18 subsection 5.
James Ipeto Aggrey, the Kibaale District Electoral Commission registrar has confirmed receipt of Iga’s letter communicating his resignation from the political office, adding that he plans to community to their headquarters to organise for by-elections.
Without mentioning names, Ipeto says about 16 people have already expressed interest to take the seat.
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