His honeymoon period appears to have been cut short, with councillors now openly questioning his management of district affairs and the manner in which the District Executive Committee was constituted.
Bushenyi District Chairperson Prosper Twebaze is facing his first major political challenge barely a month after assuming office, following a court battle over the appointment of the District Executive Committee (DEC).
A group of district councillors has dragged Twebaze to the High Court, contesting the composition of the executive committee and demanding its complete overhaul. The court has since issued an interim injunction, effectively halting the operations of the committee pending the determination of the case.
The development marks an early setback for Twebaze, whose rise to the district’s top political office had generated significant public enthusiasm.
Twebaze, a former local radio presenter in Bushenyi, gained prominence after announcing his intention to challenge veteran politician Jaffar Basajjabalaba for the district chairperson seat. His bid attracted widespread support within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), earning him a decisive victory in the party primaries.
He later went unopposed in the general elections, paving the way for what many expected would be a smooth start to his administration.
However, his honeymoon period appears to have been cut short, with councillors now openly questioning his management of district affairs and the manner in which the District Executive Committee was constituted.
The legal challenge has exposed early divisions within the district leadership and could test Twebaze’s ability to build consensus among elected leaders.
The interim injunction means the fate of the executive committee will remain uncertain until the High Court hears and determines the matter.
Political observers say the outcome of the case could shape the direction of Twebaze’s administration and determine how effectively he navigates the complex dynamics of local government leadership in Bushenyi.
Neither Twebaze nor the councillors behind the petition had publicly commented on the matter by the time of publication.