At 80, Ssemambo Extends Four-Decade Reign as Nabbale Village Chairperson

What the report says

Nile Post reports that 80-year-old Emmanuel Ssemambo has been re-elected as Local Council I chairperson of Nabbale Village in Busujju, extending a period of village leadership that has lasted more than four decades. The report says Ssemambo, who ran as an independent candidate in the recently concluded village elections, defeated three opponents and retained the confidence of residents who have repeatedly returned him to office.

According to the results cited by Nile Post, Ssemambo won by a wide margin. Fellow independent Edward Nsubuga received 17 votes, independent candidate Joyce Nakisseka got three votes, and National Resistance Movement flag bearer Baziriyo Kibuuka did not receive any vote. The article did not provide Ssemambo’s exact vote total, but described his victory as comfortable and as evidence of continued local support.

After the result, Ssemambo thanked residents for renewing his mandate and said his next term would focus on service delivery, transparent leadership and ensuring that eligible households access government programmes intended to improve livelihoods. He also identified land grabbing as a major concern in the community, saying his administration would work with residents and local authorities to protect land rights and encourage peaceful resolution of disputes.

Nile Post also reported that Kibuuka accepted the outcome and urged residents to support the elected leadership for the benefit of the village. The re-election comes as new LC I leaders across Uganda begin their terms after nationwide village polls. At the grassroots level, LC I chairpersons are important in mobilising communities, helping implement government programmes and handling local disputes, making Ssemambo’s continued leadership significant for Nabbale residents seeking continuity.