By Anzoo Evaline.

The Adjumani District Electoral Commission (EC) office has received a total of 236 black ballot boxes containing election materials ahead of the forthcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled for the 15^th January 2026.

Speaking at the EC offices on Sunday 11^th January 2026, Ms. Akao Eunice, the Adjumani Electoral Commission Registrar, confirmed the delivery, noting that the consignment also included three boxes containing ink pots to be used during the polling process.

“We have received 236 black boxes. We have also received three boxes containing ink pots,” Akao said.

However, the reception of the materials was met with concern from some political leaders and candidates after irregularities were noted in a few of the ballot boxes.

Mr. Mamawi James, the Member of Parliament for Adjumani East Constituency, expressed appreciation to the EC for the timely delivery but raised concerns over two polling station boxes.

“These include Ofua Central Primary School polling station box and Pereci Ward polling station box, which appear to have complications because they seem to have been opened,” Mamawi said.

He cautioned the Electoral Commission to ensure the organization of a free and fair election to maintain public confidence in the process.

Adding to the concerns, Mr. Tandrupasi Patrick, an MP candidate for Adjumani West Constituency, said candidates engaged the EC over the issue and were allowed to observe the boxes without touching the contents.

“We battled with the EC and go-ahead was given to open but not touch anything, only to observe. According to our observation, the black cavern inside was already opened,” Tandrupasi said.

 He urged voters and polling agents to remain alert, noting that there is growing suspicion around the arrangement of the election materials.

“My advice to polling agents and voters in Adjumani is to be vigilant on polling day,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Adjumani, Mr. Emmanuel Okware, reassured the public that the election process is under proper management at the district level.

“We want to thank the Electoral Commission for ensuring this process is properly done. The materials are now in our hands as a district, and we are waiting for D-day,” Okware said.

He further called upon all participating candidates and residents of Adjumani to prepare for the elections and to cast their votes peacefully when polling opens.

The Electoral Commission and district authorities have reiterated their commitment to transparency as stakeholders await the polling day amid heightened calls for vigilance and peaceful participation.

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