Political tension continues to build in Luweero District following the highly contested race for the District Woman Member of Parliament seat between Brenda Nabukenya of the National Unity Platform and Kirabo Agnes Nantongo of the National Resistance Movement.
Although Nabukenya was declared the winner, Kirabo NRM supporters insist the political contest is not yet over, claiming that the final results did not reflect the true will of voters in Luweero.
According to Kirabo NRM supporters, several Declaration of Results (DR) forms allegedly show that Kirabo Nantongo was leading by more than 3,000 votes before the final announcement was made.
They claim that irregularities occurred during the tallying process and allege that some officials from the Electoral Commission of Uganda were influenced to alter the final outcome.
Kirabo NRM Supporters Mobilize
A group of about 30 Kirabo NRM supporters, mainly youths from Kalagala Subcounty and other areas in Luweero, have vowed to stand firm until what they describe as the “true victory” of their candidate is restored.
The group says they are ready to support any legal process that ensures transparency, including a recount of votes or even a fresh election if necessary.
They also claim that during the election period, some NRM supporters faced intimidation from political rivals, which they say prevented them from effectively protecting their results at certain polling stations.
Appeal to President Museveni
Kirabo NRM supporters have also appealed to the National Chairman of the NRM and President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, to take interest in the matter.
They say Luweero holds historical significance in Uganda’s political history and believe the concerns being raised by voters in the district deserve serious attention.
Court Decision Could Change the Outcome
The matter is now before court, and residents across Luweero are anxiously waiting for the ruling that could determine the next step.
If the evidence presented by the NRM side is found credible, the court could order a recount of votes or even a by-election.
Kirabo NRM supporters point to a recent case in Masaka City involving Justine Nameere, where a court-ordered recount eventually changed the initially declared result.
For Kirabo NRM supporters, that example gives them hope that the Luweero case could follow a similar path if the evidence is strong enough.
District Waits for Verdict
With both candidates yet to give detailed public statements about the ongoing court process, tension remains high across Luweero District.
For now, Kirabo NRM supporters say they will continue waiting for the court’s decision, confident that the judicial process will reveal what they believe to be the true outcome of the Luweero vote.
