By Weswa Ronnie
BUSHENYI
BFM radio Bushenyi stopped veteran presenter Carolina Namara from continuing working at the radio station after announcing plans to contest for district Woman MP seat, a position currently held by her boss, Annet Katusiime Mugisha.
Namara who had worked at BFM for 16 years was dismissed on phone before she could formally resign as requested by the station employee policy.
“According to the policy, I should have resigned to participate in politics but I was sacked before resigning, instead I was sacked on phone,” she says.
She described the decision as unfair and disrespectful accusing management for undermining her rights and blocking her from buying airtime to share her manifesto.
“As an independent candidate in the upcoming election, I believe this action is a blatant infringement on my media rights and an attempt to silence my voice,” she said.
However BFM managing director, Jona Tumwiine denied firing Namara saying she was not a full time employee but a contributor who was paid an allowance.
He says that he asked all staff wanting to join politics to get leave but she refused even resigning.
Other BFM journalists including Prosper Twebaze and Nathan Keija have previously transitioned in politics after being granted leaves.
Namara is set to face off with her former boss, Katusiime and Vianah Kemigisha who is also contesting as independent after losing NRM primaries.
