By Frank Kamuntu
HE.Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered State House Anti Corruption Unit to investigate Bukedea LC5 by-election that was marred by open day vote rigging and all sorts of violence.
Museveni in his 26th June 2023 letter says Government officials on the night of the nomination, invaded the house of Mr.Stephen Omagor, confiscated his academic papers and stole Ugx163 million from him so that he could not be nominated the following morning.
”The EC had to extend the nomination days when he appealed. Even then when he went for nomination, he was attacked at the gate of the Electoral Commission,” says Museveni.
He says on the election day, Government officials invaded the polling stations and voted on behalf of the voters.
”This sounds like a film. However, I want to be sure that Uganda does not go back to the crime of 1980, with Muwanga elections that forced us to go to the bush. Therefore, investigate these claims and if any criminality was committed, take action and report back. Such actions are not only electoral offences,” adds Museveni.
This election was won by NRM’s Mary Akol after Omagor finally withdrew from the race as a result of deadly violence that was caused by some government officials.
The seat became vacant following the passing of district chairperson Moses Olemukan in December of last year.
