The Bukimbiri County Member of Parliament, Eddie Kwizera Wagahungu, who lost the NRM flag to his rival, Asgario Turyagyenda has rejected the election results, citing inaccuracies in the party register in Kisoro District.
Turyagyenda garnered 16,495 votes (55%), defeating Kwizera, who received 13,582 votes (45%). Kwizera, who has represented the constituency for 15 years, cited widespread voter intimidation, inaccuracies in the party register and the inclusion of underage individuals in voting lines as reasons for disputing the results.
He announced that he will contest as an independent candidate in the 2026 general elections.
In Bufumbira East Constituency, Dr. Adrian Dungu Niyimpa, who polled 243 votes (0.7%), also rejected the election outcome, alleging serious irregularities and violence. He accused rival camps of threatening and beating his supporters and polling agents, allowing underage individuals to vote in multiple lines, and using an outdated party register.
He further decried the lack of proper voter verification and claimed that vote counting was riddled with errors and systematic rigging. Dr. Niyimpa has also declared his intention to run as an independent in the 2026 elections, emphasizing his commitment to inclusive leadership, integrity, and equitable development.
Meanwhile, Irene Mahirwe, who polled 42,723 votes in the race for the District Woman MP seat, lost to incumbent Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, who won the NRM flag with 74,252 votes (63.5%) has also rejected the results and announced she will run as an independent in 2026.
In Kisoro Municipality, Dr. Leo Mfitimana, who came second with 2,788 votes (28%) in a three-man race, rejected the election results as well. He pointed to the use of inaccurate voter registers and alleged participation of ineligible voters, including secondary school students, some reportedly underage. Dr. Mfitimana confirmed he will contest the seat as an independent in the upcoming general elections.
CUE IN DR. MFITIMANA……ON THE ELECTION……..RR//
