The National Political Commissar, James Wapakhabulo, has threatened to sue Bubulo West MP Wanjusi Wasieba for defamation. Wapakhabulo, also the Mbale Municipality MP, denied playing any role in the nullification this week of Wasieba's nomination by the Electoral Commission. "I don't know why his nomination was nullified. I don't even know why UNEB refused to certify his papers. I have not been in touch with either the Electoral Commission or UNEB over his papers," Wapakhabulo told The New Vision by telephone.

The New Vision yesterday quoted Wasieba as having said that some politicians, including Wapakhabulo, were behind the nullification of his nomination. Wasieba said on Monday that the Government had given him armed escorts following threats on his life by Mbale-based politicians. Wapakhabulo, who described Wasieba's allegations as grave said, "If what has been reported is true, then I will have no option but to consult my lawyers to sue him for defamation."

He said Wasieba's decision to request for armed guards after making the allegations against him was intended to portray him as a killer. Wapakhabulo described his campaign as "tough but enjoyable.