A letter circulating widely on social media and attributed to the National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretariat, claiming that the party had initiated disciplinary action against Hon. Yusuf Kiruluta Nkerettanyi over remarks made during the Speakership nominations, has been dismissed as inauthentic.
The document, dated May 26, 2026, alleges that NUP had distanced itself from comments in which Kiruluta reportedly praised President Yoweri Museveni and appeared to endorse the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). It further claims that the party's disciplinary organs were preparing to take action against the legislator.
However, scrutiny of the document raises several concerns about its authenticity.
The statement contains unusual formatting and stylistic inconsistencies that differ from official NUP communications. The language used is generic and does not provide specific details about the alleged disciplinary process, the relevant party organ handling the matter, or timelines for any action.
The document also bears a digital signature and a stamp purportedly from the Office of the Secretary General, but these elements can easily be copied and superimposed onto fabricated documents. Their presence alone does not constitute proof of authenticity.
Most importantly, the National Unity Platform party has dismissed the letter as fake and no corresponding statement was published on NUP's verified communication platforms at the time the letter began circulating. Political parties typically release significant disciplinary announcements through official channels, including their website and verified social media accounts.
The viral document therefore lacks the key verification indicators normally associated with genuine party communication.
Verdict: The purported NUP statement announcing disciplinary action against Hon. Yusuf Kiruluta Nkerettanyi is fake and unverified. There is no credible evidence that it originated from the National Unity Platform Secretariat, and the document contains multiple red flags consistent with fabricated political correspondence.
