By Provisional results from the hotly contested NRM primaries in Lwemiyaga County show incumbent legislator Theodore Ssekikubo taking a commanding lead over his challenger, Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande, as vote counting continues.
The polls, widely viewed as one of the most contentious intra-party contests in the region, have so far returned results from 16 polling stations, giving Ssekikubo a significant advantage with 2,419 votes against Rwashande’s 809 votes.
Below is the full breakdown of provisional results from the polling stations tallied so far:
- Makoole LC1: Ssekikubo 148, Rwashande 55
- Kakoma LC1: Ssekikubo 73, Rwashande 50
- Bukasa: Ssekikubo 101, Rwashande 56
- Rwembwera: Ssekikubo 101, Rwashande 96
- Kirowooza: Ssekikubo 200, Rwashande 02
- Nabitanga: Ssekikubo 117, Rwashande 141
- Lwemiyaga A: Ssekikubo 295, Rwashande 19
- Kigere: Ssekikubo 128, Rwashande 09
- Kikoona: Ssekikubo 229, Rwashande 00
- Kiwalabye: Ssekikubo 189, Rwashande 09
- Kawungeera: Ssekikubo 157, Rwashande 30
- Kasambya: Ssekikubo 118, Rwashande 138
- Lweera: Ssekikubo 87, Rwashande 40
- Kiwangire: Ssekikubo 107, Rwashande 27
- Tangiriza: Ssekikubo 229, Rwashande 00
- Kimono: Ssekikubo 140, Rwashande 97
Total Tally So Far
- Ssekikubo: 2,419 votes
- Rwashande: 809 votes
Lwemiyaga County has consistently drawn national attention during election cycles due to its history of fiercely contested races. Ssekikubo, known for his outspoken criticism of the NRM leadership and strong-willed approach to governance, has long been a dominant figure in the constituency. His challenger, retired UPDF officer Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande, entered the race promising to restore “discipline, unity, and development” in Lwemiyaga.
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The primaries have not been without drama. The run-up to voting day was marked by tensions, reports of violence, and allegations of voter intimidation, prompting the deployment of security personnel across polling centers.
While the provisional tally places Ssekikubo in a strong position to retain the party flag, more results are expected from other polling stations before the NRM Electoral Commission announces the official winner.
