The Kabale District returning officer, Aisha Nansubuga has declared Zefurino Ssemwogerere, the National Resistance Movement-NRM flag bearer, the winner of the Kabale District LCV Councillor seat for People with Disabilities-PWDs, after securing 41 votes.
Ssemwogere defeated independent candidate Fulgence Ayebare, who garnered 27 votes. The election, held on Tuesday at Kabale Main Stadium, followed a rerun after the two candidates tied at 37 votes each in the initial poll conducted on January 21, 2026.
Speaking shortly after being declared winner, Ssemwogerere expressed gratitude to the PWD electorate for entrusting him with the mandate. He called upon his opponent and supporters to work together for the development and welfare of persons with disabilities in the district.
He pledged to serve with integrity and transparency, noting that PWDs in Kabale face numerous challenges that require urgent attention. Ssemwogerere emphasized his commitment to advocating for improved service delivery and ensuring that even the most marginalized individuals benefit from government programs.
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However, Ayebare, also known as Fit Fir, slammed the election outcome, alleging voter bribery. He claimed that Peace Rugambwa, Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture and Local People, Flavia Kanagizi, the Kabale District Speaker, and Edson Turyahabwa, the NRM Publicity Secretary for Kabale District, distributed mattresses and bed covers to voters to influence the voting process.
Despite the allegations, Ayebare stated that he would not challenge the results in court.
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When contacted for comment, the Kabale District NRM Publicity Secretary, Edison Turyahabwa, acknowledged that mattresses and bed covers had been given to PWDs. However, he maintained that the initiative, associated with Peace Rugambwa, is an ongoing support program and was not intended to influence the election outcome.
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