The Electoral Commission has clarified that claims circulating online about Jimmy Akena and Betty Amongi being missing from the voters register are false.
The clarification comes after Jimmy Akena publicly expressed concern that both he and his wife, Minister Amongi, could be absent from the Lira City voter register, a revelation he warned could jeopardize their participation in the 2026 elections.
“We were shocked to discover this morning that our names do not appear in the register for Lira City including the polling station where I have voted for over 20 years,” he said.
Responding to the allegations, EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi confirmed on Wednesday that both legislators are duly registered and eligible to vote in the locations of their choosing.
“The Electoral Commission has seen and heard social media reports alleging and claiming that Jimmy Akena and Betty Amongi are missing on the national voters register. To the contrary, both are on the national voters register in the places and locations they elected and chose to vote from,” Mucunguzi stated.
He further clarified that evidence confirming their registration status had been reviewed and shared with the concerned parties.
“The public should note that both Jimmy Akena and Betty Amongi are indeed on the national voters register. Therefore, social media reports that are claiming the contrary are not correct,” he emphasised.
The clarification comes as political activity intensifies across the country in preparation for the 2026 general elections, amid growing speculation and scrutiny of candidates’ eligibility.
