By Patriot Corps
Bukomansimbi North legislator Christine Ndiwalana narrowly escaped being lynched by angry mourners on Saturday evening. The mourners, who accused her of being responsible for the death of 20-year-old boda boda rider Marvin Kaweesi, became violent after she attended his burial ceremony.
Kaweesi was knocked down by an ambulance belonging to Ms. Ndiwalana on February 12. He was rushed to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The ambulance driver allegedly sped off after the crash, leaving Kaweesi at the scene.
Kaweesi’s colleagues contacted her for assistance, but she reportedly refused, telling them not to force her and hanging up the phone. This response surprised the mourners, who were further irritated by her presence at the burial ceremony.
The situation escalated when a group of mourners physically confronted Ms. Ndiwalana, pulling her from her chair. Her supporters attempted to escort her away using a bodaboda, but a group of youth grabbed her and pushed the motorcycle over, causing her to fall.
Police detectives, led by Bukomansimbi deputy Resident District Commissioner Fred Kalema, arrived at the scene to restore order and rescued Ms. Ndiwalana. She took refuge in a nearby house for about an hour.
Ms. Ndiwalana believes the attack was politically motivated, stating that her political rival incited the youth. She had brought Shs1 million as condolences for the bereaved family but was denied the opportunity to present it.
Preliminary police investigations suggest that the ambulance driver was phone driving at the time of the crash and did not have a valid driving license. Ms. Ndiwalana won the constituency seat in the 2021 General Election with 9,619 votes on the Opposition National Unity Platform ticket.
Source: Daily Monitor