Uganda's NRM Secretary General Accused of Corruption and Nepotism

Uganda's National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Todwong, has been accused of corruption, nepotism, and amassing wealth, raising concerns over his lavish lifestyle and the party's poor performance. According to sources, Todwong has been accused of using his position to accumulate wealth, including buying expensive cars and properties. His lifestyle has been described as extravagant, with reports of him owning multiple properties, including a gigantic multi-billion boutique hotel in Akright.

Todwong's predecessor, Lumumba Kasule, was dropped from her position in June 2021, and Todwong was appointed as the new Secretary General. However, it is alleged that Todwong has surpassed his predecessor's level of extravagance. He has been accused of using party funds for personal gain, including buying a brand new G-WAGON as a gift for his fourth wife, Ann Ruyondo, upon her winning the National Women Council seat.

Sources close to the party have revealed that Todwong's office is bloated with redundant staff, including his relative working as a cleaner on a monthly salary of two million shillings. This has raised concerns over nepotism and corruption within the party. The Appointments committee responsible for the staff validation exercise discovered the irregularities, sparking concerns over the party's management.

Todwong has been accused of lecturing party members on the dangers of greed, nepotism, and corruption, while practicing the same vices. He has been accused of using his position to accumulate wealth and influence, including buying properties in children's and wives' names. His lavish lifestyle has been described as a contrast to the party's poor performance in recent elections.

The NRM party's poor performance in recent elections, including the loss of all party flagbearers in Todwong's district, Nwoya, has raised concerns over President Museveni's leadership. The party's poor performance has been attributed to the leadership's focus on personal gain rather than party activities. Todwong's actions have been described as a distraction to the party's goals.

Todwong's family has also been accused of benefiting from his position. His brother-in-law was gifted a residential mansion worth 2.8 billion shillings at Bulwadda Estate-Kigo. His mother and father-in-law were also gifted two brand new cars. These extravagant gifts have raised concerns over the source of the funds used to purchase them.

The unfolding controversy has raised questions about President Museveni's take on Todwong's actions. The President's leadership and oversight of the party have been questioned, amid concerns over the party's poor performance and Todwong's lavish lifestyle. The party's future and the implications of Todwong's actions remain to be seen.

Key points

• Todwong accused of corruption, nepotism, and amassing wealth amid party's poor performance.
• NRM party's poor performance in recent elections raises concerns over President Museveni's leadership.
• Todwong's lavish lifestyle and family benefits raise questions about the source of funds used.