A fresh political dispute has emerged in Masaka following claims that the duly elected Woman Member of Parliament for the city was denied the opportunity to take the oath of office as the 12th Parliament commenced its swearing-in ceremony.
In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, supporters of Rose Nalubowa alleged that the swearing-in of Justine Nameere was the result of what they described as intimidation, political patronage, abuse of the judiciary, and disregard for electoral laws.
“Following the alphabetical order of swearing-in, Masaka City should have witnessed their duly elected Woman MP, Rose Nalubowa, take her oath of office today,” the statement read.
The group further described Nameere as “an impostor,” while insisting that the matter remains before court and that justice would eventually prevail through legal processes.
“To the people of Masaka City, I once again urge you to remain calm and steadfast,” the statement added. “Let us continue praying as we patiently await justice through court.”
The remarks underscore growing tensions surrounding electoral disputes arising from the recently concluded general elections, with several candidates across the country contesting results through courts of law.
Neither Nameere nor the Electoral Commission had immediately issued a public response to the allegations by the time of publication.
The dispute comes as Uganda’s 12th Parliament officially begins its new term, with newly elected legislators taking the Oath of Allegiance and Parliamentary Oath at Parliament House in Kampala.
Political observers note that election-related court petitions are expected to shape parts of the early parliamentary term, particularly in constituencies where results remain contested.
