Ministry of Works and Transport Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Safety Winstone Katushabe has distanced himself from former Principal Road Safety Officer Ronald Amanyire’s request for forgiveness and assistance in having his interdiction lifted, saying the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Service authorities.Katushabe said decisions concerning the interdiction, disciplinary proceedings and general conduct of civil servants are not within his mandate, directing Amanyire to pursue the matter through the appropriate government offices.“Matters regarding the interdiction, disciplinary processes, and general conduct of civil servants fall strictly under the jurisdiction of the Permanent Secretary and the Public Service Commission. Kindly direct your inquiries to those offices,” Katushabe said when contacted for comment.His remarks come after a letter dated June 17, 2026, in which Amanyire sought reconciliation with the Commissioner and requested his support in having his interdiction lifted.The letter, titled Reconciliation and Request for Assistance in Lifting of Interdiction, contained an apology in which the former official acknowledged that some of his social media posts, comments and failure to correct misleading narratives had contributed to attacks against Katushabe.“I am particularly remorseful for the period during which malicious attacks and false accusations were circulated against you on social media,” Amanyire wrote.He further admitted that his conduct had undermined the Commissioner’s authority and eroded public confidence in the Ministry’s leadership.“My conduct not only undermined your authority but also eroded public trust in the leadership of this Ministry. That was wrong, and it will never happen again,” he stated.Amanyire also pledged to accept mentorship, guidance and any corrective measures considered necessary by the Ministry as part of his efforts to rebuild professional relationships.However, his appeal to Katushabe for assistance in lifting the interdiction places the matter within a wider disciplinary process that the Commissioner says he has no authority to determine.The development highlights the distinction between seeking personal reconciliation with a superior and obtaining administrative relief from a disciplinary sanction.While Amanyire has expressed remorse over his conduct and sought assistance in returning to office, his reinstatement will depend on the applicable public service procedures and decisions of the authorities mandated to handle his case.The post Amanyire’s Interdiction: Katushabe Says He Has No Power to Forgive or Reinstate Him appeared first on The Insider.