AMOLATAR, Uganda – The NRM Administrative Secretary for Amolatar District, Pule Boniface, has submitted a comprehensive accountability report to the party’s National Secretariat, distancing himself from the ongoing investigation into the alleged mismanagement of UGX 165 million meant for Women Council and LC I & LC II elections.
In the report dated July 22, 2026, Boniface says he fully accounted for the funds disbursed by the NRM Secretariat and attached signed payment vouchers from all 16 sub-counties to demonstrate that the money reached the intended beneficiaries.
According to the report, the UGX 165 million was distributed on July 21, 2026, in the presence of members of the District Executive Committee (DEC). Boniface states that each Sub-county Chairperson acknowledged receipt by signing official payment vouchers, while the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) also signed for funds allocated to district security operations.
Boniface maintains that his role was strictly administrative, involving the preparation of payment documents, coordination of the disbursement exercise, and ensuring that funds were delivered according to approved party guidelines.
“I respectfully submit this report to explain my role in the receipt, management, and disbursement of funds allocated by the NRM Secretariat,” he wrote, adding that his responsibilities did not extend beyond the authorized disbursement process.
The accountability report comes amid investigations that led to the arrest of the NRM District Chairperson and District Treasurer over allegations of diverting election funds. The arrests followed complaints from party members who alleged they received only UGX 50,000 instead of the UGX 100,000 reportedly allocated per village for election activities.
Police have since opened General Enquiry File (GEF) No. 038/2026 to investigate the allegations.
Boniface insists that by the time the alleged irregularities surfaced, all funds received from the party headquarters had already been distributed in full.
“The entire allocation received from the Party Secretariat had already been distributed to the approved beneficiaries in accordance with the approved budget and guidelines,” the report states. “It is upon the District Chairperson and the District Treasurer to explain the source of the money allegedly involved in the incident that led to their arrest.”
He further declared that he has no connection to the allegations facing the district party leaders.
“I respectfully wish to disassociate myself from any alleged wrongdoing involving the District Chairperson and the District Treasurer,” Boniface stated.
To reinforce his position, the Administrative Secretary attached copies of signed payment vouchers detailing the beneficiaries, the amounts received, and their signatures. He says the documents confirm that no surplus or unaccounted-for funds remained after the disbursement exercise.
The report has been copied to several senior officials, including the NRM Regional Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda, the Director of Finance and Administration, the National Treasurer, the RDC, the District Internal Security Officer (DISO), and the District Police Commander (DPC).
The submission comes as the NRM leadership continues its crackdown on officials accused of misusing party funds. Party Secretary General Richard Todwong has previously directed security agencies to take firm action against leaders found diverting money intended for grassroots mobilization and village barazas.
With investigations still ongoing, Boniface says the accountability report and accompanying payment vouchers provide documentary evidence that all funds under his supervision were fully disbursed in accordance with party procedures, leaving investigators to establish whether any irregularities occurred after the money had reached its intended recipients.
