Theodore Ssekikuubo secured the ruling party nomination for Lwemiyaga county Member of Parliament during Wednesday submissions. The candidate brought over 10,000 supporter signatures even though officials only required 20 names. NRM electoral commission chairman Tanga Odoi picked 20 names from the massive list to complete nomination requirements. Ssekikuubo faces retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande who collected interest forms but has not returned them. The incumbent politician claims he still has 14,312 remaining signatures from eager supporters.
Ssekikuubo questioned Rwashande's education credentials after reviewing his submitted academic papers. The military officer presented certificates from security training courses and symposiums rather than traditional degrees. One certificate showed Rwashande completed a security course between August and December without specifying the year. Another document confirmed his service as Director of Civil Military Intelligence during his career. Ssekikuubo displayed what he called a self-signed appreciation certificate for fighting terrorism that Rwashande apparently awarded himself.
Both candidates have mobilized large groups of voters across the constituency ahead of primary elections. Political observers consider this race among the toughest parliamentary contests for 2026. Rwashande previously stated he possesses proper qualifications for the MP position but has not responded to recent challenges. Aspiring candidates must compete during internal party primaries before earning the official nomination. The heated political environment reflects growing competition as Uganda approaches general elections.
Ssekikuubo questioned Rwashande's education credentials after reviewing his submitted academic papers. The military officer presented certificates from security training courses and symposiums rather than traditional degrees. One certificate showed Rwashande completed a security course between August and December without specifying the year. Another document confirmed his service as Director of Civil Military Intelligence during his career. Ssekikuubo displayed what he called a self-signed appreciation certificate for fighting terrorism that Rwashande apparently awarded himself.
Both candidates have mobilized large groups of voters across the constituency ahead of primary elections. Political observers consider this race among the toughest parliamentary contests for 2026. Rwashande previously stated he possesses proper qualifications for the MP position but has not responded to recent challenges. Aspiring candidates must compete during internal party primaries before earning the official nomination. The heated political environment reflects growing competition as Uganda approaches general elections.
