By Retired Lieutenant General Henry Tumukunde has announced his withdrawal from the race for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson position in Rukungiri District, citing electoral irregularities.
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In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Tumukunde expressed his decision:
“I have decided to withdraw from the Rukungiri District NRM Chairperson election, in protest of the irregularities witnessed during the process. This decision comes after serious reflection. My commitment to serve the people of Rukungiri remains unwavering.”
Tumukunde’s withdrawal comes amid escalating tensions within the NRM’s Rukungiri District leadership. Reports indicate that internal divisions have been intensifying, with factions forming around various candidates vying for party positions.
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Tumukunde has previously declared his intention to contest for the Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections. His political journey has been marked by significant shifts, including a presidential bid in 2021 and a history of both collaboration and contention with the NRM establishment.
