A group of residents from Riamoni location in Kitutu Masaba have accused area chief Francis Rasugu of trying to impose his successor prior to his retirement.
Speaking on Tuesday at Nyamotenenio village in the area, they said the chief was rallying for appointment of the assistant chief of Riakworo, Bosire Sambu, who they say is relatively inexperienced.
They said the motive was well schemed to lock Riooga sub-chief, Orina Bogonko, out of succession despite his immense experience in matters administration.
“We are aware of schemes by the incumbent chief to influence appointment of his successor. That is contrary to the law and the general mood of many of us. The chief should play in a very non-partisan manner and we are really scared that he may ignite animosity among us,” said Stanley Makana.
According to them, the move was to lock the Abagetutu clan where Mr Bogonko comes from in favour of Rasugu’s Botabori clan, hence continuing dominance of the latter.
“Every clan must be given equal opportunity to serve and therefore we condemn the continued interference by the sitting chief in matters succession,” added Mr Charles Manwa.
However, Mr Rasugu denied the claims and said that it was propaganda spread by his detractors and urged local residents to desist from dragging him to matters succession.
“I am retiring this August and I don’t know why the opponents of my administration are trying to implicate me. I don’t know much about succession and time has come for the residents to count me out of it,” he said.