SHINYANGA District Commissioner Julius Mtatiro has suspended Sebastian Tungu, Ngaganulwa Village Executive Officer due to allegations of habitual drunkenness and poor performance of his duties.
The decision was made during a public meeting yesterday where Mtatiro addressed concerns raised by villagers.
“It is unacceptable for a public servant to be consistently intoxicated,” Mtatiro stated, directing the District Human Resources Officer to consider reassigning Tungu to duties outside the village and replace him with a more competent officer.
“We cannot continue with a drunkard officer. He is being removed today, and a new officer will be assigned,” Mtatiro added.
The DC also urged government employees to be proactive in their roles, emphasizing the importance of addressing citizens' concerns without waiting for directives from higher authorities.
During the meeting, Mtatiro listened to various complaints from villagers, including issues related to water, electricity, land disputes, and poor road infrastructure. He assured the community that all concerns would be addressed in due course.
The villagers had previously appealed to the government to address the issues which they said had been neglected for far too long. They also reiterated their call for Tungu’s removal, citing his drinking issues as a significant obstacle to resolving their problems effectively.
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