Busiro East MP Medard Lubega Sseggona has spoken out following the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify NUP flag bearer Mathias Walukaga from the 2026 Busiro East parliamentary race over academic credential issues.
Walukaga, who had been widely viewed as Bobi Wine’s preferred candidate, was kicked out after the EC verification exercise flagged inconsistencies in his academic documents.
While addressing supporters in Buddo, Sseggona welcomed the decision, saying it confirmed earlier concerns he had raised about the integrity and fairness of the nomination process.
He noted that when the NUP Electoral Management Committee disqualified him earlier, it signaled deeper internal problems that needed serious attention.
Sseggona also used the moment to speak on the broader issue of leadership standards in Uganda, stressing that political parties must present competent, prepared, and credible candidates.
He urged voters to reflect on the kind of leaders they want for the country highlighting experience, education, and stability as key ingredients for national progress.
The development has now intensified national conversations around academic qualifications for elective office, internal party vetting, and the role of the Electoral Commission in enforcing electoral standards ahead of the 2026 elections.
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