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Bukomansimbi South MP Warns PDM Officials Against Extortion of Beneficiaries

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

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  • Ugandan MP Hassan Mukiibi Sserunjogi warned local officials against extorting money from beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM).
  • He stated that any leaders demanding bribes or illegally deducting funds will face legal action.
  • The warning aims to ensure that PDM funds reach intended recipients without illicit deductions.

Hassan Mukiibi Sserunjogi, the Member of Parliament for Bukomansimbi South, has issued a stern warning to officials involved with the Parish Development Model (PDM). He cautioned leaders of PDM SACCOs and Parish Chiefs against extorting money from beneficiaries of the program.

Sserunjogi emphasized that any individual found demanding bribes or illegally deducting funds intended for recipients will be subjected to legal proceedings. This directive underscores the government's commitment to ensuring the integrity of the PDM initiative.

The Parish Development Model is a government program aimed at transforming Ugandan households from a subsistence to a market-oriented economy. The MP's warning highlights concerns about potential corruption within the program's implementation, stressing the importance of fair distribution of resources to those who need them.

Anyone found demanding bribes or illegally deducting funds meant for recipients will face legal action.

— Hassan Mukiibi SserunjogiMP for Bukomansimbi South warning PDM officials against extortion.
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