Tension has surrounded the Bunamwaya Division LC3 election after popular media figure DJ Jacob Omutuzze rejected the outcome that declared NRM’s Namala Betty the winner. The vote, conducted earlier this week on Wednesday, has become the centre of controversy following Omutuzze’s strong claims that the process was manipulated.
Omutuzze, who was seeking another term on the National Unity Platform ticket, said the results announced did not match what he witnessed during voting. He described the exercise as deeply unfair and accused electoral officials of failing to protect the integrity of the poll.
According to the former LC3 chairperson, the campaign period and voting day were marked by serious irregularities. He alleged that voters were bribed, intimidated, and influenced through improper means, actions he believes distorted the will of the people.
The outspoken DJ further claimed that ballot stuffing took place in several areas, weakening confidence in the credibility of the election. He said these actions created an uneven contest that favoured the ruling party candidate long before counting began.
Omutuzze pointed to the tally centre as the key point where he believes the election was decided unfairly. He maintains that figures from polling stations showed him leading, only for the final declaration to shift in favour of Namala Betty.
Describing the election as the worst he has ever experienced, Omutuzze insisted that he won the race on the ground. He accused the returning officer of ignoring clear results and instead announcing a decision that, in his view, did not reflect voters’ choices.
The loss has been a bitter blow to his supporters, many of whom expected him to retain the Bunamwaya Division LC3 seat after his term in office. His defeat has triggered mixed reactions among residents, with some expressing disappointment and others urging calm.
The disputed outcome has since fueled heated debate online, with calls growing louder for transparency and accountability in local elections. As the situation unfolds, Omutuzze remains firm in his position, saying the fight to defend the voters’ voice is not yet over.
