Police in Kampala are investigating allegations surrounding a disputed driving permit that was presented in an election petition challenging the eligibility of Kitagwenda County Member of Parliament Robert Mugabe Omutembuzi to obtain a National Identification Card.
Mugabe has welcomed the investigation, saying he possesses the original driving permit he used when applying for his National ID and has provided supporting evidence to authorities.
The legislator alleges that the document presented in court was not his genuine permit and contained altered details, including the driving permit number.
According to Mugabe, his former parliamentary election opponent, Agaba Abbas Mugisha, allegedly altered the document and later relied on it in court in an attempt to challenge his registration for a National ID and inclusion in the National Voters Register.
The matter is being handled by the Uganda Police Force, Kampala Metropolitan East Regional CID Office, under reference GEF: KMP/E GEF: 116/2026, involving allegations of forgery and uttering false documents.
Police have summoned Mugisha to appear on September 10, 2026, to record a statement as part of the ongoing investigations.
Mugabe said he had submitted the original permit and other relevant information to investigators to help establish the authenticity of the documents.
“I have the original driving permit and all the necessary information to show the correct details. When the document used in the petition was compared with my original permit, there were differences, including the permit number,” Mugabe said.
He also cautioned against turning political competition into a conflict that undermines citizens’ rights.
“Politics should not be a do-or-die affair. Elections come and go, but the values of honesty, integrity, and respect for the law must remain,” he said.
Mugabe said he respects the investigative agencies and is confident that the matter will be resolved through due process.
“If anyone attempted to use false information to interfere with the democratic process, the law should take its course,” he said.
The MP reiterated that his focus remains on serving the people of Kitagwenda and fulfilling the mandate given to him by voters.
Police investigations are ongoing, and the allegations against Mugisha have not been proven in court.