THE ELUSIVE DANCE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY. BULAMBULI ON SPOTLIGHT

THE ELUSIVE DANCE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY. BULAMBULI ON SPOTLIGHT 

In the enchanting realm of accountability in Bulambuli and Uganda as a whole, it seems as elusive as a chameleon in a kaleidoscope. Like a skilled dancer, politicians and leaders gracefully perform the accountability tango, dazzling the audience with their intricate moves of promises and pledges. Such promises range from cash, food, to improved livelihoods among the voters.

In this grand spectacle, accountability is likened to a rare bird, heard but seldom seen. Leaders, like cunning storytellers, weave narratives of steady progress, adorned with staged scanty visits to their constituents. Such visits resemble a spider's web – intricate yet fragile. As the African proverb goes, "The mouth that eats does not talk," leaving many wondering if the feast of promises will ever be served.

The political and administrative stage becomes a theatre of the absurd, where leaders play the roles of accountability acrobats, leaping through hoops of public scrutiny without a safety net. It's a performance worthy of an Oscar, with speeches as melodious as a river's song, promising to cleanse the sins of corruption, while their very neighbourhoods are stinking with misery.  However, reality mirrors the adage, "The leopard cannot change its spots," as corruption, mistrust and idleness continue to prowl in the shadows.

Meanwhile, voters are spectators in this accountability circus, watching as promises evaporate like morning dew. Our leadership landscape is littered with broken pledges. Leaders, however, seem impervious to criticism, deflecting blame like a skilled goalkeeper parrying away shots. Hiding behind demands for respect for elders and comfortably coiling back to their temporary comfort zones, to wait for another opportunity to show face when it's inevitable.

As the sun sets on accountability in Uganda, the irony echoes – "When elephants fight, it's the grass that suffers." In this case, the grass represents the common people, the faithful women voters and unemployed youths trampled under the weight of unfulfilled promises and elusive accountability.

Hon Isaac Katenya in his constituency constituency in BULAMBULI district. Currently dealing with mixed reactions from his electorate.

In this theatre of the absurd, the script remains the same, and the audience can only hope for a rewrite where accountability takes centre stage, and leaders dance to the rhythm of genuine steady progress. Until then, the infamous show goes on, leaving citizens to ponder the wisdom of the proverb: "A roaring lion kills no game." Perhaps, in the jungle of accountability, a more silent and effective approach is needed. 

"We simply want results", is the cry of every voter. 

As MBOKA-frontiers, we shall always answer this cry with one voice. We shall be accountable to all our promises because they are actionable. Since your vote defines your tomorrow, your choice has to be made right now.  


By 

Wamboka Jephther Prince

Incoming MP for Bulambuli constituency.

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