Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.
The Electoral Commission has received several petitions from aggrieved parties and their hope is in the Commission chairperson to intervene so that voters can get electoral justice.
“We appeal to the people in different villages to elect the opposition candidates who will deliver service accordingly. In the areas where we don't have candidates as PFF, we appeal to you not to vote for anyone who is aligned with our opponents, such as the NRM and PLU, because of what they have caused in this nation,” Lulume said.
According to the EC, Local Council I Chairpersons play a vital role in maintaining community security, coordinating local service delivery, overseeing the implementation of government programmes, resolving disputes at the village level and promoting accountability in local governance.
The faction further alleged that ordinary members were subjected to inflated nomination fees while incumbent leaders paid nothing, and that a party printer purchased for more than UGX 250 million ahead of the 2016 elections has disappeared without explanation or accountability from auditors.
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