Moses Mwebesa, the controversial Buhweju Resident District Commissioner (RDC), who banned several Catholic church activities including night prayers, has been removed.
In a statement released by the Minister for Presidency Frank Tumwebaze, he confirmed that Mwebaze had been removed and replaced by Mbarara Deputy RDC Emmy Kateera.
“We have removed the RDC of Buhweju to investigate the allegations,” Tumwebaze wrote.
He stressed that if the embattled RDC acted irregularly, he will be punished. “But if he is being framed because of local politics on the ground we shall also know.” He cautioned.
Last week, Christians from St. Kizito, Bihanga Catholic Parish in Buhweju, and clergy at Mbarara Archdiocese petitioned Tumwebaze to reprimand Mwebesa, whom they accused of invading their church during night prayers and disorganizing the congregation.
