Kampala Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago has celebrated the resignation of Kampala Capital City Authority(KCCA) Executive Director, Jennifer Musisi.
Musisi on Monday announced her resignation after seven years in office. In a 21-page letter dated October 15, 2018, Musisi said she will cease being executive director of KCCA effective December 15, 2018.
Addressing a press conference at his office at City Hall in Kampala, this morning, Lukwago said Musisi’s resignation is good riddance and that he is very excited.
”Last evening we were treated to a shock …it is unfortunate that a copy was not given to the office of the Lord Mayor, typical of Madam Musisi; she has little respect for her colleagues.” Lukwago said
Lukwago accused Musisi of being disrespectful, obsessed with power and worked with a lot of impunity.
”It’s very absurd, its a practice we have always condemned. Musisi is suffering from exaggerated sense of self importance, she believes that she is above every body and she knows only one person in this country; that is Mr. Yoweri Museveni” the Lord Mayor noted.
”I’m glad that what we prophesied has come to pass. Of course I cannot hide my excitement. I cannot, it’s a very exciting moment for me. Indeed since last night when I received the news, I couldn’t even catch sleep because of excitement. We have had a roller coaster life here because of nothing else but impunity….she was too much obsessed with impunity and power…She believed she was above the law.” Lukwago said
Lukwago, also accused Musisi of continually absconding from duty saying she had stopped working in 2016 and missed numerous KCCA meetings on grounds of being out of office or away on leave.
He said her resignation should act as an eye opener for Minister Beti Kamya and Museveni.
” I know it is not yet Uhuru, the struggle is still on….for Beti Kamya, that one I know any time she’s going. The next day I would love to see is Museveni exiting the president’s house.” Lukwago said
He ,however added that Musisi must account for the time she has spent in office thereby revealing that they will on Thursday hold a meeting , at the council hall , in which they expect Musisi to give a detailed account from her office.
Having been on the steering wheel for more than seven years, a term which was characterized by bickering between the political and technical wings of KCCA, Musisi is credited for transforming Kampala’s infrastructure and improving the public image of the city.
