Former Uganda Prisons officer Ampe Lawrence, known on social media as COP AMPE (@UgandanMind), has publicly called on authorities to issue his official dismissal letter, citing the delay as a hindrance to taking further legal or administrative steps.
In a Twitter post on December 30, 2025, Ampe wrote: “Dear Sir, Canon Dr Johnson Byabashaija (Commissioner General of the Uganda Prisons Service), I write to respectfully remind your office that I was dismissed from the Uganda Prisons. However, up to now, I have not yet received my official dismissal letter indicating the grounds for my dismissal.”
He went on, ”The dismissal letter is important to me for record purposes and to enable me to take any necessary further steps. I therefore kindly request that the letter be issued and made available to me at your earliest convenience, or that I be guided on when and where I can collect it. I shall be grateful for your prompt attention to this matter.”
Beyond his personal grievance, Ampe has also used his platform to comment on governance and public accountability in Uganda.
In another tweet, he criticised government roadblocks for the President, highlighting their impact on citizens:
“When leaders prioritise power over people, harmful actions can become normalised. Blocking roads for a president shows disregard for citizens and causes real harm. In Uganda, such roadblocks delay emergency services, create traffic chaos, and impose economic costs, highlighting that ignoring these impacts is not acceptable.”
He further expressed a broader call for reform: “Nothing is normal in Uganda. We need to change everything for a better of Uganda.”
Ampe’s posts reflect both his personal fight for transparency in administrative procedures and his wider advocacy for accountability in governance. Observers say his public approach underscores growing citizen frustration over bureaucratic delays and the need for responsive leadership.
