According to witnesses, Kamara arrived at the polling station around 11:00 AM, accompanied by his security detail. He allegedly disrupted the voting process by chasing away voters and seizing two ballot books.
The Police have confirmed that John Ninzeyimana Kamara, the Bufumbira North County member of parliament is wanted on accusations of ballot tampering during the Kisoro District Woman MP by-election. The incident reportedly occurred at Busanani Polling Station in Busanza Sub County today.
According to witnesses, Kamara arrived at the polling station around 11:00 AM, accompanied by his security detail. He allegedly disrupted the voting process by chasing away voters and seizing two ballot books.
Bosco Tangishaka, a concerned voter, narrated that Kamara proceeded to mark several ballots in favor of Rose Kabagyeni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, before folding and stuffing them into the ballot box.
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Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, an independent candidate in the race, expressed disappointment over the incident. She claimed that Kamara went as far as confiscating the mobile phones of voters and polling agents to prevent them from recording his actions. Akifeza said she immediately notified authorities for assistance.
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Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident. He stated that security forces managed to recover the ballot books from Kamara. However, Kamara fled the scene and is now being sought by the police to aid in the ongoing investigations.
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Efforts to reach Kamara for a statement were unsuccessful, as his phones remain switched off. The by-election features six candidates: Independent Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, Rose Kabagyeni (NRM), Juliet Musanase (FDC Najjanankumbi faction), Aisha Chimpaye (PPP), Sultana Salim Tana (NUP), and Meble Ingabire (UPC). The seat became vacant following the death of former MP and State Minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, on September 7, 2024.
