Drama as police eject suspended councillors from Jinja District Council

Jinja District Council proceedings were disrupted on Friday after two suspended councillors refused to leave the chamber, prompting police intervention and forcing Speaker Simon Kibombo to adjourn the meeting amid fears of a physical confrontation.

The standoff involved Mr Joseph Ikoona, councillor for Namagera Town Council, and Mr Sharif Pepe Mpoya of Buwenge, suspended over alleged misconduct.

The dispute has now affected four council sittings, raising concerns about the council's ability to conduct business and fulfil its oversight role.

During the latest sitting, the two turned up but were directed to leave the chamber. They rejected the directive, arguing they had already stayed away from previous sittings and could not continue being excluded indefinitely.

Mr Ikoona maintained they had complied with the suspension but questioned their continued exclusion.