Former NRM parliamentary aspirant and political mobiliser David Takozekibi has officially severed ties with Team Tweyambe Beene, a social and political grouping in Budiope East, Buyende district, accusing its leadership of abandoning the ideals that originally united them and instead embracing individuals he links to past political violence in Budiope.
In a strongly worded statement, Takozekibi announced that he could no longer “lend [his] name or conscience” to the team’s current decisions—particularly the endorsement of Sarah Namulondo for Woman Member of Parliament (WMP) for Buyende District.
Takozekibi alleges that Namulondo has openly collaborated with “the very oppressors who spilled not only my blood, but the blood of many Badiope, including my own brother,” during earlier political clashes in the area.
“I stand for justice and fairness, not politics of survival,” he declared. “I refuse to align with any formation that rewards impunity or sanitises violence for political convenience.”
Rift Triggered by 2025 NRM Primaries
Takozekibi previously served as Head of the 2025 Geoffrey Dhamuzungu Campaign Team. Dhamuzungu, the Principal of Team Tweyambe Beene, had planned to run for the Budiope East MP seat but withdrew after the chaotic NRM primaries.
The same seat is currently held by Moses Magogo, the FUFA President, who defeated Dhamuzungu in 2021 and is seeking re-election in 2026.
Takozekibi, who was a petitioner in the 2021 Budiope East NRM primaries, has remained active as a community advocate for democracy, rule of law, and economic empowerment.
Accusations Against Namulondo, Babalanda, Among and Magogo
In his statement, Takozekibi accuses Namulondo, now the NRM flag bearer for Buyende WMP, of working closely with Minister Milly Babalanda who is aspiring MP for Budiope West, Speaker Anita Among who is Moses Magogo’s wife and Moses Magogo, MP for Budiope East
According to Takozekibi, the trio played a role in orchestrating electoral violence across Buyende during the NRM primaries. Reports from the district indicated widespread vote rigging, bribery, intimidation, and clashes among rival camps.
He alleges that Team Tweyambe Beene’s endorsement of Namulondo amounts to legitimising the same political forces he believes are responsible for the unrest and bloodshed that affected his family and supporters.
A Fractured Political Landscape
Takozekibi’s departure further exposes the deep divisions within Buyende’s NRM structures following the contentious primaries. His statement is expected to stir debate in Budiope’s already tense political environment as both incumbents and new aspirants prepare for the 2026 general elections.
Despite stepping away from the team, Takozekibi maintains that he will continue championing the values he has always stood for: justice, fairness, and peaceful political participation.
