RUBIRIZI, UGANDA – The office of the Electoral Commission (EC) in Rubirizi District has issued a firm warning to the public against the spread of false information regarding the nomination and voting dates for the upcoming Lower Local Council elections.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The warning was issued by the Rubirizi District Returning Officer, Twinomujuni Nickolas, who raised a red flag over misinformation circulating in the communities ahead of the highly anticipated LC I and LC II elections.
His warning follows numerous false reports circulating across the area that dismiss the earlier announced polling dates communicated by the Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi.
The Returning Officer assured citizens that the Commission is diligently preparing for the elections, which are scheduled to take place between March and April 2026, and that a detailed roadmap will be issued in due course.
Twinomujuni cautioned the public to be very vigilant, confirming that the official program for nominations and voting days has not yet been released. He warned that anyone found sharing false information will face punishment and legal charges.
“The public should be very cautious. The official program for nominations and voting days has not yet been released by the head office. Anyone found sharing false information regarding these dates will face punishment and court charges,” Mr. Twinomujuni stated.
He urged the residents of Rubirizi to remain calm and patient, emphasizing the Electoral Commission’s readiness to ensure transparent elections and a fair chance for every candidate.
The Returning Officer reiterated that elections will be conducted using the traditional lining-up method, which will be employed across the district’s 293 villages as part of the national total of over 70,000 villages.
He urged citizens to rely solely on official EC communication channels to stay informed, as the Commission intensifies efforts to crack down on those spreading misinformation in public spaces.
A Local Council I chairperson aspirant for Kikuba Village in Ndekye Ward, Tumwesigye Mangara, confirmed his readiness to participate in the upcoming elections.
He encouraged his fellow residents to actively participate in choosing their next leaders, urging voters to elect honest and hardworking individuals who will represent their interests.
Mangara voiced concerns about potentially low voter turnout due to the lining-up method and appealed to the Electoral Commission to consider transitioning to a ballot paper system for future elections to enhance privacy and increase participation.
“I am urging voters to come out and elect honest, hardworking leaders who will represent their interests. I also request the EC to prepare for these elections using ballot papers, not lining up,” Mangara said.
As the country gears up for the highly anticipated LC I and LC II elections, the Electoral Commission continues to urge all stakeholders to maintain peace and await official communication on the electoral calendar.
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