Lwemiyaga County legislator Theodore Ssekikubo has announced his resignation from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), citing what he described as betrayal and “selfishness” within the party following the dismissal of his petition.
Speaking after consultations with his supporters on Wednesday 20th August 2025 in Kampala, Ssekikubo said he no longer felt represented by the NRM, accusing it of pushing him to the edge.
The development marks the culmination of years of strained relations between the outspoken legislator and the party he has served since joining Parliament.
Ssekikubo has often courted controversy within the NRM ranks, openly challenging decisions he considered undemocratic and speaking out against what he views as corruption and abuse of office.
His most recent fallout stemmed from a dismissed petition in which he accused the party leadership of disregarding due process.
Ssekikubo’s political career has been defined by frequent clashes with the ruling establishment.
Brig. Gen (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande, a senior NRM figure and Ssekikubo’s main political rival in Lwemiyaga County, was quick to downplay the impact of his departure.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Rwashande likened the NRM to an unstoppable vehicle.
The remarks highlight the fierce rivalry between the two men, with Rwashande positioning himself as the NRM’s strongest alternative to Ssekikubo in Lwemiyaga.
