By Aggrey Twesigye
Two people, including a polling assistant, have been arrested in Ntungamo District over alleged ballot stuffing during voting.
The suspects have been identified as Francis Agaba and Jonan Nabimanya, a polling assistant at Cell Three polling station in Ntungamo Municipality.
According to eyewitness Boaz Ngaine, Nabimanya allegedly removed four ballot papers and handed them to Agaba to mark and deposit in the ballot box. The incident was discovered after one of the ballot papers reportedly fell from Agaba’s hands.
Charles Wafula, the Returning Officer for Ntungamo Electoral Area, confirmed that the suspects were arrested and taken to Ntungamo Central Police Station. He added that voting in other parts of the district has remained peaceful, with no other incidents reported so far.
Rwizi Region Police Spokesperson Samson Kasasira said the case has been registered, though investigations are still ongoing.
Ntungamo District Chairperson race is between the incumbent Sam Mucunguzi Rwakigoba of the NRM and John Kabeho, an independent candidate.
