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Councillors in Serere have blocked the appointment of the new District Service Commission (DSC) accusing the district executive of nepotism.

The names proposed as members of the new DSC include Martha Elimu, Jones Peter Omunyokol, Belindah Alungant Eitu, Donesius Okiror and Joseph Okello.

Kasilo Town Council councillor Nimrod Edweu claimed that “the new team is composed of relatives to members in the executive,” adding that “if allowed, the service commission would be run as a family affair.”

“The law provides that upon expiry of the term of the sitting district service commission their term of office can be renewed, why is the executive interested in the new team which is said to be full of their relatives,” he said.

On Friday, Atiira Sub-County councillor Grace Achan told Monitor that councillors who blocked the appointment of the new DSC received Shs20,000 bribe, allegations that Kyere Sub-county councillor Joseph Omoding, said lack merit.

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