By Anzoo Evaline

Adjumani District — Leaders in Adjumani District have issued a strong warning against alleged plans by some groups to disrupt the ongoing recruitment exercise being conducted by the District Service Commission, calling on the public to ignore rumours and allow lawful processes to proceed.

The Adjumani District LCV Chairperson, Hon. Anyama Ben, said he had received information suggesting that some individuals were planning protests aimed at blocking the recruitment of staff. He warned that any attempt to interfere with the exercise would not be tolerated.

Hon. Anyama emphasized that recruitment is a government program meant to improve service delivery and should not be politicized.

“The government belongs to the people. Any attempt to block recruitment will only create unnecessary confusion,” he said, urging security leaders to take charge and ensure order.

He added that although he remained calm during the election period, actions that threaten government operations and stability in the district would be handled firmly, noting that Adjumani has already lost a significant number of development partners.

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr. Toko Swaib, also warned against stopping the recruitment process, saying it would be detrimental to the district.

Mr. Toko explained that now that the government ban on recruitment has been lifted, all cleared positions must be filled in accordance with the law.

“When the Ministry of Public Service clears positions, it means a wage bill has been provided. Failure to recruit means the district risks losing that money,” the RDC said.

He acknowledged public concerns over why fewer positions were advertised compared to those cleared by the Ministry of Public Service, saying this had fueled suspicion among members of the public.

According to the RDC, the district leadership needs to clearly explain issues related to regularization and wage bill utilization to avoid misinformation and unnecessary tension.

Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Adjumani District Service Commission, Mr. Amajuru Simon, clarified that the commission only advertises and recruits’ positions formally requested by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

“The District Service Commission recruits strictly based on requests from the CAO’s office. We do not advertise positions on our own,” Amajuru said.

He revealed that the current recruitment targets critical service areas, including specialized medical personnel such as surgeons, associate consultants including gynaecologists and psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, teachers, procurement officers, and other essential staff.

Mr. Amajuru encouraged all qualified applicants to submit their applications before the deadline of 19th February, assuring the public that the recruitment will follow established public service guidelines.

“Recruitment is about improving service delivery, not selling jobs. There is zero tolerance to corruption. Applicants should not give bribes,” he warned.

District leaders jointly appealed to the public to remain calm, disregard rumours, and allow the recruitment process to proceed peacefully in the interest of development and improved service delivery in Adjumani District.

Leaders in Adjumani District have issued a strong warning over reports that some groups are planning to disrupt the ongoing recruitment exercise by the District Service Commission.

The Adjumani District LCV Chairperson, Honourable Anyama Ben, says he has received information that certain individuals want to protest and block the recruitment of staff. He warns that such actions will not be tolerated, saying recruitment is a government program meant to improve service delivery.

Honourable Anyama cautions that any attempt to interfere with the process will create unnecessary confusion and calls on security agencies to take charge and maintain order in the district.

Meanwhile, the Resident District Commissioner of Adjumani, Mr. Toko Swaib, says recruitment must not be stopped at any cost, now that the government ban on recruitment has been lifted.

The RDC explains that when the Ministry of Public Service clears positions, it also provides a wage bill, and failure to recruit would mean the district risks losing that money.

However, Mr. Toko acknowledges public concern over why fewer positions were advertised compared to those cleared by public service, noting that this has raised suspicion among members of the public. He says the district leadership must clearly explain issues related to regularization and wage bill management to avoid misinformation.

The Chairperson of the Adjumani District Service Commission, Mr. Amajuru Simon, has clarified that the commission only recruits based on formal requests submitted by the Chief Administrative Officer’s office.

Mr. Amajuru says the current recruitment targets critical positions, including specialized doctors such as surgeons, associate consultants, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, teachers, procurement officers, and other key staff.

He encourages all qualified applicants to apply before the deadline of 19th February, assuring the public that the recruitment process will strictly follow public service guidelines.

Mr. Amajuru also warns applicants against corruption, saying jobs are not for sale and that there is zero tolerance for bribery.

District leaders are now appealing to the public to remain calm, ignore rumors, and allow the recruitment process to proceed peacefully for the benefit of service delivery in Adjumani District

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