Lira | On January 19, 2026, Betty Amongi Ongom spoke on a local radio station in Lira City where she accused Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero and UPDF of orchestrating electoral malpractice against her.
Minister Amongi alleged that the Speaker of Parliament mobilised shs4.2 billion to bribe voters and manipulate ballots.
According to Oyam South MP, Amongi, UPDF soldiers were also involved in the Lira City election process on the orders of Speaker Among.
“I am not contesting the results due to the high level of manipulation during the election,” she stated, further claiming that security personnel had threatened two radio stations, barred her from appearing, and stopped her from accessing radio talk shows.
Responding to Amongi, the UPDF 5th Division Public Relations Officer, Captain Ibrahim Kasule Sekitto, confirmed: “It was true some UPDF personnel whose names were on the voters’ register voted for a candidate of their choice in Lira City, and this occurred in only four polling stations.”
Captain Sekitto told tndNews, Uganda: “It is the right of every Ugandan aged 18 and above to exercise their franchise in any election in this country.”
“However, it is not true that all the UPDF were involved in the Lira City election. I, therefore, urge the Honourable Minister Amongi not to involve my security forces in the Lira City election dispute.”
Amongi, who calls herself a “political doctor” – has yet to concede defeat to Dr Aceng since the latter was declared Lira City Woman MP-elect on January 16.
Lira City Returning Officer James Aggrey Ipeto declared the incumbent as the winner with 38,074. Amongi obtained 26,199 votes.
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