National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly denied allegations that securing the party’s ticket requires a financial payment.
Addressing the long-standing claims, Kyagulanyi acknowledged that some individuals might be exploiting aspiring candidates through scams.
He urged anyone facing such fraudulent demands to report them immediately to the party leadership.
“If anyone asks you for money in exchange for an NUP ticket, report them immediately. This is wrong,” he stressed.
He also cautioned against individuals who mislead people by falsely claiming connections with senior party officials.
“Knowing Joel Ssenyonyi, Lewis Rubongoya, or any other NUP leader does not give you the right to scam people,” he warned.
Kyagulanyi reaffirmed NUP’s commitment to equality, emphasizing that all party members have the same rights and opportunities.
“In NUP, we are all equal. No one is superior to another; everyone has an equal chance,” he stated.
Since the 2021 general elections, NUP has faced accusations that candidates must pay around 300 million Ugandan shillings to obtain the party’s endorsement—a claim critics argue favors wealthy aspirants over those with limited financial means.
However, NUP leaders have consistently refuted these allegations, maintaining that the party operates through a fair and transparent candidate selection process.
