By Francis Lubega
27th November 2020
Police in Manafwa District has impounded at least 4000 hand hoes from the home of Bubulo West aspiring MP Chris Matembu suspected to have been used to bribe voters.
This followed a tip to the Resident District Commissioner Ahamada Awsyaki who informed the police to organize a raid at the aspirant’s home along Kufu-Bukhaweka road.
The police Matembu will be charged with voter bribery which contravenes Section 68 of parliamentary election act.
However, Matembu claims the hoes were not meant for electioneering but to restock his hardware shop.
Matembu further alleged that the move was instigated by his political rival to frustrate his parliamentary bid.
The distribution of hoes has become synonymous with FDC candidates in the Bugisu sub-region, FDC parliamentary aspirant for Budadiri West Constituency Nathan Nandala Mafabi, and his Buddiri East counterpart Isiah Sasaga are also reported to have distributed hoes and pangas to the electorate.
Police say the duo will also be investigated.
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