NYAMWERU SUBCOUNTY BOSSES IN TROUBLE OVER DEFAMATION

MBROSE KWERONDA

05/07/2024

The Nyamweru Sub-County Chief, Narcis Byamugisha, has issued a notice of intention to sue the Nyamweru Sub-County Local Government Council in Rubanda District, the Sub-County LC3 Chairperson Alex Nkwasibwe, and the Sub-County Speaker Medson Mugisha, accusing them of defamation.

Through his lawyers at Twikirize and Company Advocates, Byamugisha issued the notice on June 28, 2024. He claims that Speaker Mugisha and Chairperson Nkwasibwe made libelous statements against him on various media platforms in Kabale.

Byamugisha has been accused by the Nyamweru Sub-County Council of failing to implement council resolutions and engaging in misconduct, which they claim has hindered the progress and development of the sub-county. They have demanded his immediate transfer from the sub-county.

In his letter, Byamugisha states that the defamatory statements broadcast on these radio stations have seriously damaged his reputation, causing him to be regarded with contempt, mistrust, ridicule, and dislike by the public.

Byamugisha’s lawyers demand, within seven days of receiving the notice, that their client be paid 10 million shillings for legal fees, that all defamatory publications be removed from social media platforms, and that an apology and a declaration stating that the allegations are false and defamatory be issued. They also demand that Nkwasibwe and Mugisha actively monitor and delete any newly published defamatory content and cease broadcasting any related stories.

Byamugisha told our reporter this afternoon that due to the defamatory statements, he is severely stressed and has lost dignity in the community, with people believing he has lost his job. He stated that if the demands are not met, he will pursue further legal action in court.

When contacted, the Nyamweru Sub-County LC3 Chairperson, Alex Nkwasibwe, acknowledged receiving a copy of the letter. He added that he is not intimidated by Byamugisha’s intentions to sue, insisting that everything stated in the council was true and that he is not prepared to comply with the demands outlined in the letter.

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