BUSHENYI, Uganda — Bushenyi District LCV Chairperson Prosper Twebaze and District Speaker Silagi Banyanga are facing mounting pressure after being taken to court over the controversial appointment of members to the District Service Commission.
The legal challenge was filed by a group of district councillors who accuse the district leadership of violating established council procedures during the selection and approval of the commission members.
According to sources within the district council, the dispute has sparked tension among leaders, with councillors questioning the legality of an emergency council sitting that was convened to approve the appointments.
The aggrieved councillors have since petitioned the High Court, seeking a judicial review of the proceedings and decisions made during the emergency session. They argue that the meeting was conducted in a manner that allegedly contravened council rules and denied some members an opportunity to participate fully in the process.
The District Service Commission plays a critical role in the recruitment, promotion, confirmation, and disciplinary management of district staff, making the composition of the body a matter of significant public interest.
The court action now places both Chairperson Twebaze and Speaker Banyanga at the center of a growing governance dispute that could affect the operations of the district administration if the appointments are nullified.
Councillors backing the petition maintain that they are seeking transparency, accountability, and adherence to lawful procedures in the conduct of council business. They contend that any appointments made outside the prescribed legal framework could expose the district to future legal challenges.
Efforts to obtain comments from the district leadership were not immediately successful. However, sources indicate that the matter has generated intense debate within the council and among residents, with many awaiting the court’s determination.
The High Court is expected to review the petition and determine whether the emergency council sitting and the subsequent approval of the District Service Commission members complied with the law and the district’s procedural requirements.
