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Tororo political activist remanded over alleged unlawful disclosure of Tanga Odoi’s data
The complainant, Tanga Odoi, was also present in court during the proceedings. Tanga Odoi has previously complained that Dem Gaster Opondo has been using his social media accounts to tarnish his name, which he said he had built over a long period.
Dem Gaster Opondo, 38, was on July 27, 2026, remanded by Nakawa Chief Magistrate Asuman Muhumuza after being charged with unlawful obtaining or disclosing of personal data, contrary to Section 35(1) and (2) of the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97. (Credit: Barbra Kabahumuza)
By: Barbra Kabahumuza, Journalist @New Vision
TORORO - A political activist from Tororo has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with allegedly unlawfully disclosing the personal data of Dr Fredrick Tanga Odoi, the chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission.
Dem Gaster Opondo, 38, was on July 27, 2026, remanded by Nakawa Chief Magistrate Asuman Muhumuza after being charged with unlawful obtaining or disclosing of personal data, contrary to Section 35(1) and (2) of the Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97.
The prosecution alleges that Opondo used his X account, @dem_opondo, to publish Tanga Odoi’s name and photographs without his prior consent.
The alleged offences were reportedly committed on May 26, 2026, and July 7, 2026, in various parts of Uganda, including Kampala and Tororo districts.
Court documents state that the publication of the information was made without Tanga Odoi’s permission, an act the prosecution says contravenes the Data Protection and Privacy Act.
Opondo, who was formerly a staunch National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter before joining the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), was arrested last week in connection with the allegations.
He denied the charges.
Court documents state that the publication of the information was made without Tanga Odoi’s permission, an act the prosecution says contravenes the Data Protection and Privacy Act.
Opondo, who was formerly a staunch National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter before joining the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), was arrested last week in connection with the allegations.
He denied the charges.
However, his lawyer applied for bail and presented sureties, including Laston Oyuk and neighbours from Tororo.
The prosecution, however, asked the court for more time to verify the sureties presented by the accused.
The magistrate subsequently remanded Opondo to Luzira Prison until August 5, 2026, when he is expected to return to court as investigations continue.
The complainant, Tanga Odoi, was also present in court during the proceedings.
Tanga Odoi has previously complained that Dem Gaster Opondo has been using his social media accounts to tarnish his name, which he said he had built over a long period.
The prosecution, however, asked the court for more time to verify the sureties presented by the accused.
The magistrate subsequently remanded Opondo to Luzira Prison until August 5, 2026, when he is expected to return to court as investigations continue.
The complainant, Tanga Odoi, was also present in court during the proceedings.
Tanga Odoi has previously complained that Dem Gaster Opondo has been using his social media accounts to tarnish his name, which he said he had built over a long period.