By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Authorities in Karusandara Sub-County in Kasese district have called for an audit into the alleged misappropriation of taxi payer’s money by the sub-county chief, Mr. Philip Ssejjemba.
It’s alleged that Ssejjemba could have misused the tax payer’s money meant for the construction of Kyalanga Foot Bridge.
Hon. Matia Masereka, the councilor representing Kyalanga Parish told our reporter, he was shocked to realize that Mr. Ssejjemba is reported to have failed to pay expenses for the excavator last year even after withdrawing the money on the sub-county Bank account. Hon. Matia speaking…
Hon. Matia, who said he has reported the concern to the district boss, Mr.Erifaz Muhindi Bukombi called for expedited police investigations into the matter.
Mr. Muhindi, confirmed to our reporter last evening having received corruption allegations against Ssejjemba, but urged the local leadership to write a formal letter to his office.
Mr. Bitatira Darrius, the sub-county local council three chairperson, told our reporter, the embattled Ssejjemba allegedly withdrew the money amounting 3.5 million shillings and deposited it on his personal account instead of Paying the Excavator. Mr. Bitatira speaking…
An effort to get a statement from Ssejjemba was rutile as his known MTN cell phone was not available. END.