By Aaron Okotel
NAMISINDWA
The newly elected Namisindwa District LCV Chairperson, Emma Bwayo, has accused the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Elijah Madoyi of corruption as he forced him out of the event, during a dramatic swearing-in ceremony of district councilors that was disrupted by teargas on Thursday, 21st May, 2026.
The ceremony, held at Bupoto Sub-county on Thursday in Namisindwa District, was presided over by Nalungi Esther and attended by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director for Information and Publicity, Emmanuel Dombo, who was the guest of honour.
However, the function turned chaotic after police fired teargas to disperse rowdy supporters following a dispute involving two councilors from the same sub-county who both claimed victory using separate declaration forms.
The confusion involved Wapoko Moses, who was eventually sworn in, and Walimbwa Wilson, who allegedly attempted to take the oath as well. Police later arrested Walimbwa, sparking anger among his supporters and causing chaos that forced the postponement of the election of the district speaker and the appointment of the district executive committee.
Speaking shortly after taking office, Bwayo vowed to fight corruption and streamline service delivery in the district.
“We are going to streamline services and build very strong systems. Everybody must know their role,” Bwayo said.
The LCV chairperson further alleged that corruption was deeply rooted in the district, including among officials mandated to fight graft.
“The officers charged with fighting corruption are themselves corrupt. Every opportunity is seen as a chance to make money,” he claimed.
The visibly angry chairperson blamed the day’s violence on “impunity, greed and excessive love for money,” claiming the RDC ordered the attempted arrest of one of the disputed councilors during the ceremony.
He said he had personally intervened to stop the arrest, warning that it could have triggered wider violence.
The firing of teargas caused panic among guests, who varnished forcing the ceremony to end prematurely.
