By KT Reporter
Police at North Kyoga Regional Police Headquarters are holding Bosco Onyik Ogwal, the NRM District Chairman for Oyam, and Jackline Adong, the District Registrar, in connection with alleged electoral malpractice during the recent NRM primary elections in Oyam North Constituency.
The two were arrested on Sunday in Lira City after being summoned by the Regional CID Department over the disputed declaration of Willy Omodo as winner of the NRM primaries — a decision that has been rejected by all four rival aspirants. The Oyam North race has drawn five contenders: Willy Omodo, Stephen Okello, Billie Otoo, Daniel Bala, and Wilbert Otala.
Multiple attempts by Uganda Radio Network (URN) to reach Patrick Jimmy Okema, the North Kyoga Regional Police spokesperson, for confirmation went unanswered. However, a close family member of Onyik, who requested anonymity, confirmed the arrest but declined to provide further details.
“Yes, the rumours are true, but I’m not able to disclose that right now,” the source said.
Samwell Engola Okello, one of the candidates, accused the registrar of manipulating vote tallies in favor of Omodo. He confirmed he had lodged a complaint and had been summoned to make a statement alongside the accused.
Billie Otoo, the NRM Publicity Secretary for Oyam District and a fellow contestant, confirmed that investigations into the conduct of the primary elections are underway.
Meanwhile, Douglas Daniel Munu, General Secretary of the Oyam District NRM District Executive Committee (DEC), said he had only heard of the arrests as unconfirmed reports and was awaiting official communication from the police-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
