Alebtong, Uganda | Security agencies have assured residents of Ajuri County in Alebtong District of a peaceful and secure environment ahead of the parliamentary by-election scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2026, following an Electoral Commission directive for a repeat poll in selected areas.
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Alebtong, Mathias Lutwama, said the Electoral Commission, acting under Section 12(1)(a) of the Electoral Commission Act, ordered a re-run of the parliamentary election in 18 polling stations located in Awei Sub-county and Abako Parish.
Speaking to the press on Sunday, Lutwama said security agencies had received intelligence reports indicating that criminally minded individuals were mobilising residents to boycott the vote while others were allegedly inciting unrest and insurrection, contrary to Section 21 of the Penal Code Act.
“Some individuals are deliberately discouraging voters from participating in the election and inciting violence. Such acts are illegal and will be dealt with decisively,” Lutwama said.
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He revealed that several suspects have already been arrested and will be charged in court, adding that investigations are ongoing and more arrests are expected.
Lutwama further noted that security agencies had established that some suspects were allegedly ferried into Alebtong District from outside, a move authorities believe was intended to destabilise the electoral process.
Despite the security concerns, the Deputy RDC reassured the public that the situation remains calm, saying the Uganda Police Force, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and other sister security agencies have been deployed across the affected areas.
“We want to assure the people of Ajuri County that the election will be peaceful. Security agencies are fully prepared to protect voters and ensure that citizens exercise their right to vote as provided under Article 59 of the Constitution,” he said.
Lutwama urged residents to remain law-abiding and to turn up in large numbers to participate in the re-run.
The parliamentary re-run follows reported irregularities in the earlier election at the affected polling stations.
