Political Turmoil in Bukedea: RDC and DPC Remanded Over LCV Election Chaos.

In a shocking turn of events, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Bukedea, Wilberforce Tukei, and the District Police Commander (DPC), Charles Okoto, have been remanded until July 26, 2023, following their alleged involvement in criminal acts during the recently concluded LCV (Local Council V) chairperson by-election in the district.

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The two officers,were arrested by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit personnel commanded by Brig Gen Henry Isoke following  a directive by President Museveni and were on Monday arraigned before Bukedea Magistrate Court on charges of neglect of prevent a felony
This is part of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit’s continuing investigations into unlawful and criminal acts that happened during the election.

Prior to the June, 15, 2023 by-election, one of the aspirants, David Steven Omagor, on independent ticket was attacked by a group of goons as he approached the Electoral Commission (EC) offices for nomination.

He was badly beaten by the goons and his clothes torn. The attack also resulted in the robbery of his nomination documents and a significant amount of money.

Muhamoud Oluka, the GISO for Bukedea, has also been charged for his involvement in mobilizing goons along with councilor Dan Malinga, who was previously charged, the arrested are said to have led an attack on aspirant Omagor.

According to State House Anti-Corruption Unit, it was revealed that the attack happened in the presence of police deployed by the DPC, but no action was taken to apprehend the attackers or investigate the incident.