Minister threatened to shoot me, says rival
Aug 03, 2010
A KAMULI-based politician, Henry Maurice Kibalya, has filed a case with the Police, accusing lands state minister Asumani Kiyingi of threatening to shoot him.
By Vision Reporters
A KAMULI-based politician, Henry Maurice Kibalya, has filed a case with the Police, accusing lands state minister Asumani Kiyingi of threatening to shoot him.
Kibalya complained that Kiyingi’s bodyguard pointed a gun at him.
He told the Kamuli Police chief, Musa Nabende, that the minister trailed his vehicle from Jinja town to his home in Namisambya- Bunandolo in Kitayunjwa sub-county.
“Kiyingi’s bodyguard confronted me, accusing me of having a loaded gun. When he pointed his gun at me, my parents called the neighbours, who came with clubs and pangas. Noticing that he was being surrounded, Kiyingi drove off,†Kibalya narrated.
Kibalya, an employee of Uganda Breweries, is eying Kiyingi’s Bugabula South parliamentary seat.
However, Kiyingi dismissed the accusations, saying they were just “wolokoso†(rumours).
“Kibalya wants to gain popularity and votes by tarnishing my name. I am the area MP and, therefore, free to move wherever I want at any hour,†he said.
Nabende said Kiyingi faces two counts of criminal trespass and threatening violence, adding that the minister will be summoned after investigations are completed.
President Museveni’s brother takes Kiruhura
Sedrack Nzaire Kaguta, President Yoweri Museveni’s younger brother, was on Monday elected Kiruhura district’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson.
He vowed to woo back the “lost sheep†to the party.
Nzaire was elected by over 500 delegates from the 18 sub-counties in Kiruhura at the district headquarters.
Kabarole
Fighting erupted during the district elections after the Fort Portal Municipality MP, Steven Kaliba, lost the district secretary general seat to Alex Ruhunda.
Voters were surprised that local government minister Adolf Mwesige nominated Ruhinda to stand against a fellow MP and incumbent chairman.
Kasese
Defence minister Crispus Kiyonga retained his seat as district chairperson.
Former Forum for democratic Change (FDC) strongman Zepher Mubingwa was elected publicity secretary during the elections held at Kasese Catholic social services hall.
Bundibugyo
In Bundibugyo, the incumbent, Edward Mumbere, defeated the district woman MP, Jane Alisemera, to take the top seat.
Jinja
Veteran politician Ngoma Ngime’s efforts to become the district chairman were shattered after the party supporters demanded that he steps down for Moses Byaleku, the Dubai-based businessman.
The government chief whip, Daudi Migereko, was elected NRM district treasurer.
Kisoro
The incumbent party chairperson, Philemon Mateke, retained his seat after his main opponent was disqualified for allegedly bribing the voters.
Kaliro
In Kaliro, there was a clash between the trade state minister, Nelson Gagawala, and the district woman MP, Margaret Mbeiza, over the workers and entrepreneurs league elections, arguing that the groups were not part of those to be elected.
The two were supporting rival candidates for the post of district chairperson. The Police, however, calmed the situation and elections went on.
Kamuli
Former LC5 chairman and eastern region presidential adviser on political affairs Hajji Ahmed Kawugu walked out of the election venue in protest, citing irregularities.
Kawugu, one of the contestants for the chairmanship, complained that some of the election guidelines read out by the electoral officials had not been followed as the law stipulates.
This left the district chairman, Stephen Mubiru, as the only candidate. He was consequently declared party chairman.
Lwengo
The national party mobiliser, Haji Muyanja Mbabali, was elected district chairperson after defeating former Bukoto West MP, Mulindwa Birimumaso. Mbabali, who is vying for the parliamentary seat, polled 145 votes ahead of Birimumaso who got 97.
Busia
Eng. Erick Masiga was elected district party chairperson beating the incumbent, Barasa Ogajo. Masiga.
Gender minister Gabriel Opio, ICT minister Aggrey Awori and the district Woman MP, Rose Munyira Wabwire, were also elected at the district level.
(Reported by Mary Karugaba, Donald Kirya, Abdulkarim Ssengendo, Dismus Baregyeya, Patson Baraire, Frank Mugabi, Jackie Nambogga, Doreen Musingo, Hope Mafaranga, Egessa Hajusu, Charles Kakamwa, Chris Ocowun, Wokorach-Oboi, Tom Gwebayanga, Patrick Opio, Luke Kagiri, Dradenya Amazia, Paul Watala, Daniel Edyegu, Obedgiu Fred Robbinson, John B. Thawite)
A KAMULI-based politician, Henry Maurice Kibalya, has filed a case with the Police, accusing lands state minister Asumani Kiyingi of threatening to shoot him.
Kibalya complained that Kiyingi’s bodyguard pointed a gun at him.
He told the Kamuli Police chief, Musa Nabende, that the minister trailed his vehicle from Jinja town to his home in Namisambya- Bunandolo in Kitayunjwa sub-county.
“Kiyingi’s bodyguard confronted me, accusing me of having a loaded gun. When he pointed his gun at me, my parents called the neighbours, who came with clubs and pangas. Noticing that he was being surrounded, Kiyingi drove off,†Kibalya narrated.
Kibalya, an employee of Uganda Breweries, is eying Kiyingi’s Bugabula South parliamentary seat.
However, Kiyingi dismissed the accusations, saying they were just “wolokoso†(rumours).
“Kibalya wants to gain popularity and votes by tarnishing my name. I am the area MP and, therefore, free to move wherever I want at any hour,†he said.
Nabende said Kiyingi faces two counts of criminal trespass and threatening violence, adding that the minister will be summoned after investigations are completed.
President Museveni’s brother takes Kiruhura
Sedrack Nzaire Kaguta, President Yoweri Museveni’s younger brother, was on Monday elected Kiruhura district’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson.
He vowed to woo back the “lost sheep†to the party.
Nzaire was elected by over 500 delegates from the 18 sub-counties in Kiruhura at the district headquarters.
Kabarole
Fighting erupted during the district elections after the Fort Portal Municipality MP, Steven Kaliba, lost the district secretary general seat to Alex Ruhunda.
Voters were surprised that local government minister Adolf Mwesige nominated Ruhinda to stand against a fellow MP and incumbent chairman.
Kasese
Defence minister Crispus Kiyonga retained his seat as district chairperson.
Former Forum for democratic Change (FDC) strongman Zepher Mubingwa was elected publicity secretary during the elections held at Kasese Catholic social services hall.
Bundibugyo
In Bundibugyo, the incumbent, Edward Mumbere, defeated the district woman MP, Jane Alisemera, to take the top seat.
Jinja
Veteran politician Ngoma Ngime’s efforts to become the district chairman were shattered after the party supporters demanded that he steps down for Moses Byaleku, the Dubai-based businessman.
The government chief whip, Daudi Migereko, was elected NRM district treasurer.
Kisoro
The incumbent party chairperson, Philemon Mateke, retained his seat after his main opponent was disqualified for allegedly bribing the voters.
Kaliro
In Kaliro, there was a clash between the trade state minister, Nelson Gagawala, and the district woman MP, Margaret Mbeiza, over the workers and entrepreneurs league elections, arguing that the groups were not part of those to be elected.
The two were supporting rival candidates for the post of district chairperson. The Police, however, calmed the situation and elections went on.
Kamuli
Former LC5 chairman and eastern region presidential adviser on political affairs Hajji Ahmed Kawugu walked out of the election venue in protest, citing irregularities.
Kawugu, one of the contestants for the chairmanship, complained that some of the election guidelines read out by the electoral officials had not been followed as the law stipulates.
This left the district chairman, Stephen Mubiru, as the only candidate. He was consequently declared party chairman.
Lwengo
The national party mobiliser, Haji Muyanja Mbabali, was elected district chairperson after defeating former Bukoto West MP, Mulindwa Birimumaso. Mbabali, who is vying for the parliamentary seat, polled 145 votes ahead of Birimumaso who got 97.
Busia
Eng. Erick Masiga was elected district party chairperson beating the incumbent, Barasa Ogajo. Masiga.
Gender minister Gabriel Opio, ICT minister Aggrey Awori and the district Woman MP, Rose Munyira Wabwire, were also elected at the district level.
(Reported by Mary Karugaba, Donald Kirya, Abdulkarim Ssengendo, Dismus Baregyeya, Patson Baraire, Frank Mugabi, Jackie Nambogga, Doreen Musingo, Hope Mafaranga, Egessa Hajusu, Charles Kakamwa, Chris Ocowun, Wokorach-Oboi, Tom Gwebayanga, Patrick Opio, Luke Kagiri, Dradenya Amazia, Paul Watala, Daniel Edyegu, Obedgiu Fred Robbinson, John B. Thawite)