Mable City NRM Tribunal Confirms Weanga’s Petition Withdrawal Against Rival Wakapisi
Reporter Kizindo Lule
Mbale-Uganda
NRM’s Ronald Weanga, a resident of Bugema C Cell in Tsabanyanya Ward, Industrial Division, Mbale City, has withdrawn a petition against his rival Michael Wakapisi following the NRM party election held on the 16th August 2025 for the position of Division Councillor.
In his withdrawal letter, received by the Mbale City NRM Election Tribunal through Vice Chairperson Neumbe Rebecca, representing Chairman Hajji Muzamiru Hirome, Weanga stated that he took the decision for the good of the party and his people.
The tribunal comprised of Members-Shabban Kachimete (Secretary), Abdu Magola (Publicity), Samali Abas, Sarah Wasike,Waboga Ali, Umar Waniaye and Onen Kenneth welcomed the decision.
Speaking to the Media, Weanga confirmed his withdrawal and appealed to the Tribunal to release the two Ward Registrars who were arrested over alleged mismanagement of the election.
Vice Chairperson Rebecca expressed gratitude to Weanga, and praising his Patriotism spirit as a leader.
She emphasized the Tribunalβs Transparency, noting that the arrested Registrars were responsible for the irregularities and are currently detained at Mbale CPS.
She further urged Weanga to fully support Wakapisi in the forthcoming general elections.
The Tsabanyanya Ward LCII Chairperson Muzamiru Abas applauded Weanga for his humility and goodwill, saying his decision reflects true Leadership and Unity within Tsabanyanya and the NRM Party.
