James Niwamanya, has resigned as Head of Human Resource Management at Electoral Commission (EC).
This announcement was made on Friday 15th March 2024, in a letter addressed to Electoral Commission sectary,Leonard Mulekwah.
In the one page letter, Niwamanya who has been Head, Human Resource Management for the past fifteen years cites personal reasons and a desire for inner peace that prompted his decision to quit.
Niwamanya’s decision to step down came amid an internal investigation into accusations leveled against him, suggesting that he has allegedly been harassing female junior staff.
The unfolding saga began with reports surfacing within the Electoral Commission, alleging instances of sexual harassment involving Niwamanya.
Prompted by the gravity of the accusations, the Commission swiftly initiated an internal probe to investigate the claims thoroughly.
To establish the facts of the matter, the commission set up an internal committee to investigate the allegations as Niwamanya as advised to step aside to allow the law take its course.
Before investigations were concluded, the embattled Niwamanya resolved to throw in the towel.
Niwamanya’s decision to resign came amid mounting pressure and scrutiny as the internal probe delved deeper into allegations of misconduct under his leadership.
Despite being interdicted from his duties to avoid jeopardizing the integrity of the investigation, Niwamanya chose to preemptively end his tenure at the Electoral Commission.
His resignation raised questions about the timing of his departure and the potential implications for the ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual harassment.
The abrupt resignation sent shockwaves through the Electoral Commission, prompting reflections on workplace culture and the mechanisms in place to address allegations of misconduct.
