RDC Orders Arrest of Isingiro NRM Registrars Over Theft of Shs 90m

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Isingiro, Ada Nasiima, has ordered the arrest of several National Resistance Movement (NRM) sub-county registrars accused of misusing more than Shs 90 million that was meant for party mobilisation.

Speaking after a closed security meeting on Friday, Nasiima told reporters that her office had received more than 10 complaints from youth who claim the registrars diverted the money.

She explained that the party had set aside over Shs 90 million to support youth mobilisation during the recent NRM primaries. She added that investigations are ongoing and warned that anyone who fails to account for the funds will be arrested.

Nasiima also said the probe will be widened to cover money given to special interest groups and elders.

Isingiro District NRM chairperson, Moses Mushabe, confirmed that registrars must either provide accountability or report to police and record statements. He stressed that party guidelines were clear, with money given to registrars who were expected to distribute it to youth in their sub-counties. Mushabe, however, asked the youth to stay calm and not stage protests, assuring them that the matter would be handled properly.

Juma Gumaoshabe, the NRM youth flagbearer for Isingiro Town Council, revealed that more than five registrars have already been arrested and handed to police to make statements.