EC refers Mawogola North Parliament aspirant Aine Kaguta’s academic petition to UNEB
“The EC does not have the mandate to probe academic credentials or determine their validity; UNEB will handle this,” Kashangire said.
Tumwebaze alleged inconsistencies in Sodo’s (Pictured standing during his nomination) O-level results, including purportedly low grades in subjects like history and CRE, which he claims invalidate his HSC qualification. (Credit: Dismus Buregyeya)
MAWOGOLA - The Electoral Commission (EC) has escalated a challenge over the academic credentials of a Mawogola North parliamentary seat candidate to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
The move follows a formal petition by rival candidate Jet Tumwebaze, who claims National Resistance Movement party flag-bearer Godfrey Aine Kaguta aka Sodo's educational documents are questionable.
EC central southern region officer Harriet Kashangire confirmed the referral, stating the commission lacks authority to verify academic authenticity.
“The EC does not have the mandate to probe academic credentials or determine their validity; UNEB will handle this,” she said.
Tumwebaze, a Kampala-based lawyer and resident of Ssembabule district’s Lugusulu sub-county, filed the petition on October 23, 2025, after Sodo’s nomination.
He alleged inconsistencies in Sodo’s O-level results, including purportedly low grades in subjects like history and CRE, which he claims invalidate his HSC qualification.
“The documents I saw for Sodo are bizarre,” Tumwebaze said, urging UNEB to investigate.
Tumwebaze’s October 27 letter to the EC secretary demanded clarity on whether Sodo meets constitutional and legal requirements to contest. (Credit: Dismus Buregyeya)
UNEB’s role
UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule confirmed the board would address the matter once formalised by the EC.
Tumwebaze’s October 27 letter to the EC secretary demanded clarity on whether Sodo meets constitutional and legal requirements to contest.
“We must prevent taxpayer money from being wasted on byelections due to disqualified candidates,” he stressed.
Sodo’s defence
Sodo, who attended Kyamate, Karo Secondary, and Bombo High School before enrolling at Nkumba University, insists his qualifications are valid.
He faced no opposition for the NRM flag after incumbent MP Shartsi Musherure (daughter of former Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa) withdrew from the 2026 General Election race.