Lira NRM Leaders Demand Accountability as Registrar Denies Wrongdoing Over UGX 1M

19 July 2026, 9:42 pm

By Hilary Opio Omara

LIRA 19/7/2026 – Tension erupted within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Lira Districton Sunday, July 19, 2026, after the party’s District Registrar, Moses Okello, was accused of withholding UGX 1 million allegedly released by the NRM Secretariat for District Executive Committee (DEC) activities.

The accusations were raised during a district party meeting convened to discuss preparations for the ongoing village structure elections, parish elections, and other party mobilization activities.

The meeting brought together senior NRM leaders from Lira District and the wider Lango Sub-region.

Lira District Woman MP and NRM District Chairperson Linda Agnes Auma accused Okello of failing to account for funds reportedly sent by the NRM Secretariat for DEC operations.

Auma said all District Executive Committees countrywide received the facilitation, but Lira DEC members had neither received the money nor been given accountability on how it was spent.

“My concern is not personal. The money should go to the intended beneficiaries,” Auma said.
She also criticized the District Registrar for poor coordination and failure to work closely with the district party leadership.
Auma further said her name was being unfairly linked to the alleged disappearance of the funds, insisting the money was under the custody of the District Registrar.

NRM Lira District Vice Chairperson George Abdul told the meeting that following pressure from party leaders, Okello reportedly handed the money to the NRM district publicity team, and that district leadership would meet to resolve the matter.

Northern Uganda NRM Vice Chairperson Denish Hamson Obua questioned Okello on four issues the exact amount received from the party, the official guidelines for its use, how the funds were utilized, and whether the district leadership had been formally informed.

In response, Moses Okello denied any wrongdoing. He said he received the UGX 1 million and attempted to contact district leaders including Auma and Abdul, but claimed his phone calls went unanswered.

Closing the meeting, Obua directed Okello to provide a clear explanation regarding the funds and urged him to protect the integrity of the party.

“Avoid actions that could damage the image of the NRM,” Obua said.

The district leadership resolved to hold further discussions to conclusively address the matter and establish accountability over the disputed funds.