Politics 13 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Apac NRM Officials Demand Probe into Shs186 Million Election Funds
NRM leaders in Apac District are clashing over the alleged mismanagement of Shs186 million in campaign funds deposited for polling agents and party activities. Lower-level officials accuse district executives of misusing the money, while top leaders deny wrongdoing and blame internal rivalries. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/apac-nrm-leaders-clash-over-shs186-million-campaign-funds-5389554
Leaders from Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Apac District are locked in a heated dispute over Shs186 million meant for election support. The funds, deposited into the district party account at Centenary Bank on January 13, 2026, under the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC), were intended for polling agents and other activities during recent polls.
Sub-county and municipal officials claim senior executives failed to account for the cash. They demand the district committee step aside for investigations. Nelson Angulu, Apoi Sub-county NRM chairperson, said a small group withdrew and shared most of the money, using only a fraction for party work.
Apac Municipality NRM chair Luminous Odongo Bangala alleged the registrar bought a car and publicity secretary Daniel Eyit purchased a chicken hatchery with the funds. Ibuje Sub-county chair Okello Emmy Odama noted village mobilizers in over 10 villages missed their Shs300,000 facilitation.
Daniel Eyit rejected the claims, insisting the money was for ONC operations, not district structures, and deposited there due to lack of an ONC account. Vice chairperson Agnes Akello Ebong denied handling funds, as she is not a signatory. District chair Talib Okabo blamed political rivals defeated in prior party elections, challenging accusers to provide evidence.
Despite the row, NRM achieved over 80% success in Apac’s recent elections, securing two parliamentary seats (up from one in 2021), reclaiming the district LC5 chair after 30 years, the municipality mayoral seat, and council majorities.
Source: Daily Monitor