Bulambuli District – Elgon County | 22nd July 2025 — Tensions are running high in Bulambuli’s Elgon County after Massa Moses, the newly declared NRM flag bearer, refused to receive a petition filed by lawyers representing outgoing MP Hon. Wamakuyu Mudimi. Sources close to the matter allege that Massa, fully aware of the electoral fraud claims hanging over his victory, is deliberately avoiding the petition out of fear it could expose the truth and cost him the flag.
Fraud Claims Centered on Sotti Sub-county
At the heart of the dispute lies Sotti Sub-county, where voter turnout was reported at an improbable 99%, with Massa receiving 5,018 votes. This figure has raised serious concerns nationally, as no sub-county across Uganda registered even 60% voter turnout.
More alarmingly, the results Massa holds differ significantly from those announced at the district tally center. Observers say this points to possible ballot manipulation, vote inflation, or outright fabrication of results.
Electoral Registrar Under Fire
The controversy deepened after reports emerged implicating the Bulambuli electoral registrar, who allegedly stated in a recorded conversation, “I had not eaten and couldn’t just work for nothing.” The remarks suggest that the registrar may have been compromised, prompting calls for immediate investigation and accountability.
This development casts a dark shadow over the integrity of the NRM primaries in Elgon County, raising questions about the fairness of the process and whether Hon. Wamakuyu Mudimi was denied victory through deliberate and coordinated malpractice.
Massa Refuses to Face Tribunal
In a bold and defiant move, Massa declared during a live interview on Elgon FM in Mbale that he would not appear before the party’s tribunal, calling it “unprofessional”. He further told Mudimi’s legal team not to serve him directly, insisting instead that they deliver the petition through the Bulambuli District Electoral Commission.
This blatant disregard for the party’s dispute resolution mechanisms has sparked outrage among NRM members and the public, with many viewing Massa’s refusal as a desperate attempt to escape accountability.
President Museveni Responds: “No Room for Nonsense”
The NRM National Chairman, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has broken his silence, strongly condemning the irregularities and vowing to take action. Sources close to the President say he has instructed all security agencies to investigate the matter thoroughly, emphasizing that “such nonsense will not be tolerated.”
According to insiders, the President has expressed deep concern over the disregard for party systems and is determined to ensure that justice prevails—whether it favors Massa or not.
Petition Deadline Looms
Hon. Wamakuyu Mudimi’s lawyers have just two days to serve the petition officially. But with Massa ducking service and refusing to participate in the tribunal process, legal experts warn that he risks sanctions from the party, including possible disqualification.
Conclusion
The situation in Bulambuli’s Elgon County is quickly escalating into a national political scandal. With strong evidence pointing to electoral fraud, and with the flag bearer refusing to submit to scrutiny, the spotlight is now on the NRM Secretariat and security agencies to uphold justice.
This is a developing story. Stay with us for real-time updates.
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