By Editorial,
Tensions continue to simmer within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kalungu District, where the party’s local structures remain fractured by bitter post-election disputes that have triggered violent clashes among rival supporters.
The intraparty wrangles centre on State Minister for Water Aisha Ssekindi and former Defence Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, whose political rivalry has reportedly spilt into physical confrontations between their respective camps.
In the most recent elections, Ssekindi retained her position as Kalungu District Woman Member of Parliament, while Ssempijja failed to reclaim the Kalungu East parliamentary seat he lost in the 2021 polls.
Several NRM supporters are said to have sustained injuries during clashes linked to the ongoing factional disputes. Ms. Ssekindi speaking…
Abraham Ddungu, the NRM General Secretary for Bulawula Ward in Lwabenge Sub-county and one of the victims of the confrontations, claims that Ssempijja’s campaign team targeted individuals perceived to have opposed him, Mr.Ddungu speaking…
Vincent Ssempijja has denied allegations that he sanctioned violence, urging anyone with grievances to formally report the incidents to police for investigation. END