Common Man's Party (CMP) leader Mubarak Munyagwa has said the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director should face arrest over the controversial Nakivubo drainage project, criticising city leaders for inaction and urging them to prioritise residents over political rivalries.

Speaking about the project, Munyagwa compared the situation to the Kiteezi garbage crisis, when then-ED Dorothy Kisaka was arrested, arguing that accountability should apply consistently.

"The KCCA Executive Director would be arrested by now, the way it was at Kiteezi when the then ED Dorothy Kisaka was arrested," Munyagwa said. "But let's look on the other side -- where were the Kampala leaders, MPs, and the Central Division Mayor? What did they do to stop this?"

He emphasised that leadership failures are not limited to technocrats but include elected officials who have a duty to protect the public from potentially harmful projects.

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"At times it's not about our political party differences," Munyagwa said. "We should for once come together for the good of the common people. Why do we always have to come with relief funds after loss or death, yet we can prevent it?"

The Nakivubo drainage development, linked to businessman Hamis Kiggundu, has sparked concerns over flooding risks and the displacement of communities. Critics argue that political rivalry and lack of oversight among Kampala leaders have compounded these risks.

Munyagwa's remarks highlight widespread frustration among citizens over reactive rather than preventive leadership in the city, urging politicians to focus on public welfare above partisan interests.

Munyagwa says that under the Common Man's Party, leadership, he would prioritise accountability and citizen-centered decision-making, ensuring the safety and welfare of Kampala residents are protected.