Ex-Minister Elioda accused of paying off EC, voters in desperate bid to buy unopposed victory

Ex-Minister Elioda Accused of Intimidating Political Opponents in Sheema » The Hoima Post

The Sheema North parliamentary race has heated up, with former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Dr Elioda Tumwesigye pushing to run unopposed. His only challenger, Julius Muhanguzi Ndangire, is, however, insisting he will not pull out of the race despite reported intimidation. Tumwesigye, who shifted his political base from Sheema Municipality, has been accused by his opponent of using cash to try and influence and push other cand…

Ex-Minister Elioda accused of intimidating opponents so that he runs unopposed in Sheema

Elioda (left) and Ndangire Sheema, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Sheema North parliamentary race has heated up, with former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Dr Elioda Tumwesigye pushing to run unopposed. His only challenger, Julius Muhanguzi Ndangire, is, however, insisting he will not pull out of the race despite reported intimidation. Tumwesigye, who shifted his political base from Sheema Municipality, has been accused by his o…

Ex-Minister Elioda accused of paying off EC, voters in desperate bid to buy unopposed victory

SHEEMA, Uganda — Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye is facing severe allegations that he has paid voters and attempted to bribe Electoral Commission officials in a brazen effort to disqualify his main opponent and win the Sheema North parliamentary race unopposed. Tumwesigye, who recently shifted his political base from Sheema Municipality, first allegedly attempted to buy off his challenger, Julius Muhan…

Inside Ex-Minister Elioda’s bid to secure unopposed victory in Sheema race

SHEEMA, Uganda — Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye is under intense scrutiny for an alleged, explosive multi-pronged scheme to dismantle the candidacy of his main rival, Julius Muhanguzi Ndangire, in the Sheema North parliamentary contest. The allegations center on illicit financial operations targeting voters and election officials, all aimed at securing the seat for the former minister without a fight.…