The High Court recently cancelled Nalukoola’s election victory in Kawempe North. The judge said there were serious problems during the election that made the results unfair. As a result, Nalukoola is no longer the Member of Parliament for the area—at least for now.
Soon after the ruling, Nambi spoke to the media. She said that the court had made the right decision based on strong and clear evidence. She advised Nalukoola not to waste time and resources by appealing. Instead, she said he should get ready to compete again in a fresh election.
“It’s time to face the truth,” Nambi said.
“The court did not make this ruling lightly. The evidence still stands and will hold in any appeal.”
Nambi lost to Nalukoola in the 2021 general election. At that time, Nalukoola was very popular as a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s main opposition party. His win was celebrated by many, especially young people and supporters of NUP.
That is why Nambi’s message has come as a surprise. In Uganda, it is not common for political rivals to give such public advice to each other. Some people think Nambi is being honest and showing maturity.
Others believe she is trying to take advantage of the situation to improve her own chances in the next election.
Reactions to her statement have been mixed. Some citizens say that she is showing respect for the law and encouraging peaceful politics.
They believe that her message shows a different kind of leadership—one that respects the courts and avoids unnecessary fights.
On the other hand, some NUP supporters have dismissed her comments. They say that she is only pretending to give advice because she wants another chance to win the seat. They also believe that the party should not give up easily, and that an appeal may succeed.
For now, the NUP has not made an official statement about what it plans to do next. However, people close to the party say the leaders are thinking carefully. They want to understand the full legal details of the ruling before making any decisions.
Nambi said that if Nalukoola truly wants to serve the people of Kawempe North, he should start preparing for a new election. She added that fighting the court ruling may waste time and delay service to the people.
“Sometimes, accepting the truth is better than fighting a losing battle,” she said.
The court decision is part of a bigger issue in Uganda’s politics. Many election results from the 2021 general elections have been challenged.
This has raised concerns about fairness, voter bribery, and the way elections are managed.
Some political experts say that what happens in Kawempe North may set an example for other areas where results are being questioned.
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