Politics: New LC1s told to wait for swearing
The Electoral Commission in Masindi, Uganda, has warned newly elected local council chairpersons against conducting official business before their formal swearing-in ceremonies. Officials emphasized that there is currently a leadership vacuum and that unauthorized actions, such as land transactions, are legally invalid.
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Ensuring the legal legitimacy of local government officials is critical for maintaining order and preventing corruption in land and administrative matters.
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New LC1s told to wait for swearing-in before taking charge
Gastervus Kakaire, the Masindi district election administrator, said recently elected village and cell chairpersons have not yet assumed office and therefore lack the legal mandate to transact any official business.
Gastervus Kakaire, the Masindi district election administrator urged the leaders-elect to remain patient until the official process is completed. (Photos by Yosam Gucwaki)
The Electoral Commission has cautioned newly elected LC1 chairpersons against conducting any official business before they are formally sworn in and receive their instruments of power.
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