Bududa District – Tensions are rising in Bududa following a strongly worded statement by Ms. Kevina Nabutuwa, an aspirant for the NRM Woman Member of Parliament flag, rejecting the outcome of the party’s recent primary elections.
In a detailed message issued to the media and her supporters, Nabutuwa condemned the electoral process as deeply flawed and marred by widespread irregularities. She claimed that the results did not reflect the will of the people, asserting that her “victory was shamelessly stolen in broad daylight.”
“To all my supporters and the people of Bududa, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your trust,” Nabutuwa said. “However, as many of you witnessed, the process was neither free nor fair. It was tainted with blatant malpractice that cannot go unchallenged.”
Nabutuwa did not immediately provide specific evidence of the alleged fraud. Still, her remarks have sparked concern among her base and have prompted renewed scrutiny of the NRM’s internal electoral mechanisms in the region.
She vowed to pursue redress, stating that her team is currently consulting on legal and political options to challenge the results.
“This time, we shall not let injustice pass unchallenged. We are prepared to stand firm and defend the voice of the people,” she emphasized.
The NRM Electoral Commission has not yet issued a formal response to Nabutuwa’s claims, though officials in Bududa have maintained that party guidelines conducted the primaries.
Nabutuwa’s remarks are the latest in a wave of dissent among NRM aspirants across various districts, many of whom have raised similar concerns about vote rigging, ballot stuffing, and voter intimidation.
In her concluding appeal, Nabutuwa called for calm among her supporters while affirming that her political journey is far from over.
“Bududa belongs to all of us, and we will not allow it to be hijacked or our supporters to be silenced,” she said. “Let us stay focused and united as we plan the way forward.”
As the post-primary dust settles, all eyes are now on how the NRM leadership will address these mounting concerns, especially as Uganda approaches the 2026 General Elections.
