30/05/2026
PUBLIC GUIDANCE: WHY THE BA'MASAABA RESCUE TEAM ACTED
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Issued by: Bamwambu Family & Inzu Ya Masaaba Rescue Assembly Members_
Date: 29 May 2026
1. No delays. We acted on official guidance.
On 18/08/2025, the Rescue Leadership received written guidance from the Solicitor General on government service. Work began immediately to prevent a constitutional vacuum in Inzu Ya Masaaba.
2. We followed the law and our Constitution.
The Rescue Leadership’s mandate is based on:
a) Article 16/15 of the Cultural Leaders Act, 2011 - governing recognition and transition of cultural institutions.
b) The IYM Constitution* - delegates and chairmen with active court cases were not permitted to participate until matters are concluded. This protects institutional integrity.
3. The facts on record.
a) Gazette Notice 966 (Corringhum) legally changed the title to _Umukuuka wa Bugisu_. This is a government record.
b) A Presidential ban on public gatherings previously prevented assemblies from renewing mandates. This is national context, not an excuse.
4. Consistent application of rules.
When one candidate was denied office on grounds of an “expired assembly,” the same standard applies to all. Selective application of tenure rules creates precedent and undermines the rule of law. The IYM Constitution remains the supreme governing document for our cultural affairs.
5. Our mission is unity and self-governance.
The Bamwambu, Bamubuya families and Rescue Assembly members are working together to:
a) Restore lawful procedure in Inzu Ya Masaaba.
b) Protect the glory and cultural self-governance of Bamasaaba.
c) End cycles of misinformation that damage our institution.
6. Call to action.
We ask all Bamasaaba to rely on documents, not rumors. The law, the Gazette, and the IYM Constitution are public. Let us rebuild with facts.
“Not even the law can alter the constitution of our culture”_ means: Our customs stand, but they operate within the laws of Uganda. Both must be respected.
Our appeal to all Ba'Masaaba and friends to strengthen our solidarity.
Let us all be agents of Peace, Butwela and harmony.
We are setting a pace of self governance leadership in Africa.
Thank you,
Dr. Eddy Komoli
Cultural Scholar and Constitutionalism.
Busabulo Clan, Bunandutu Sub Clan, Mbale district Uganda.