NRM Secretariat Disowns Fake Letters As Minister Ogwang Forgery Probe Widens

 January 4, 2026   |    63 views

By Our Reporter I Ngariam Focus

KAMPALA-The controversy surrounding forged government and party documents in Ngariam County has taken a national turn after the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat formally disowned a fake memo circulating on social media. 

The development strengthens the position of Minister of State for Education and Sports and Ngariam County MP, Hon. Peter Ogwang, who is already pursuing criminal action over similar forged letters linked to his name.

NRM Secretary General Breaks Silence

In a strongly worded statement, the NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, categorically dismissed the document attributed to his office as a forgery. 

Todwong said the memo, which falsely claims “facilitation of NRM flag bearers”, did not originate from his office and was neither authored nor sanctioned by any authorised organ of the party.

“The contents, language, figures quoted and manner of presentation are false, misleading and deliberately crafted to defame the Office of the Secretary General and mislead the public,” Todwong stated, advising party members and the public to treat the document with “utmost contempt.”

Minister Ogwang Forgery Case Finds Reinforcement

Todwong’s clarification comes at a time when Hon. Ogwang has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of individuals forging documents purportedly from the Office of the Prime Minister and the NRM Secretariat. The fake letters allege that Ogwang is distributing iron sheets to religious leaders and livestock to villages in Ngariam County—claims he has flatly denied.

Police Investigations Underway

Criminal cases have already been opened, with security agencies tracing the origin and circulation of the forged documents. Sources close to the investigations say the pattern suggests a coordinated operation aimed at misleading voters and damaging political reputations.

Politics or Crime?

Hon. Ogwang has described the acts as “politics of desperation,” accusing opponents of resorting to criminal tactics after failing to gain public support.

 “These are kicks of a dying horse,” a source close to the minister said, echoing sentiments that the forgeries reflect panic rather than strength.

Analysts: Forgery Signals Electoral Pressure

Political analysts argue that the public disowning of forged documents by the NRM Secretariat gives credibility to Ogwang’s claims and exposes the risks of disinformation campaigns.

 “When party headquarters comes out this clearly, it shows the matter has crossed from propaganda into crime,” one analyst observed.

Public Warned Against Fake Documents

The NRM Secretariat has warned that circulation of forged documents is a criminal offence and reserved the right to take legal and administrative action against those involved. Both party and government officials have urged the public to rely only on verified, official channels and report suspicious documents to authorities.