NRM Flag Bearer Remanded for Slapping Prime Minister Nabbanja

The Kibaale Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded  Onesmas Twinamasiko, the NRM Parliamentary flag bearer for Bugangaizi East Constituency in Kakumiro District, for allegedly assaulting Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja.

Twinamasiko who was arrested on Wednesday appeared before the Kibaale Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with assault and causing bodily harm.

He was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Nazifah Namayanja where he denied the two charges. 

According to the charge sheet, the incident occurred on July 17th 2025 during the announcement of the NRM party primary results at the Kakumiro District NRM offices.

A scuffle is said to have broken out, during which Twinamasiko allegedly assaulted the Prime Minister in the presence of several party supporters and security personnel.

He was remanded to Kibaale Government Prison until September 10th 2025 for bail application hearing.