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BREAKING🚨: Public reacts as Balimwezo rejects ‘old fashioned’ Lord Mayor’s chair’. The ornate wooden chair, featuring deep burgundy tufted leather and intricate carvings was previously used by former Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago for 15 years, as well as several predecessors.  Barely two days after being sworn in as the Kampala Lord Mayor, Eng. Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo is already facing backlash  for declining to use the ceremonial Lord Mayor’s chair that has been in service for nearly 50 years.  The decision, announced shortly after his swearing-in on May 20, 2026, prompted criticism from citizens and commentators, who accused him of superstition, disrespect for tradition, and unnecessary extravagance. Balimwezo cited the chair’s age as his reason for rejection.  The ornate wooden chair, featuring deep burgundy tufted leather and intricate carvings including the inscription “VIS UNITA FORTIOR,” was previously used by former Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago for 15 years, as well as several predecessors.  The Lord Mayor reportedly requested that the Kampala Capital City Authority procure a new chair for him.