In their petition to the Electoral Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, they argue that in their area, the election process was not free and fair, indicating that it was deliberately skewed in favour of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
At the Green Valley polling station, tensions flared when the returning officer halted the vote count, citing the presence of unregistered individuals in the lines. The interruption occurred while tallying votes for NUP candidate Kidega Evan, prompting police to swiftly intervene and disperse voters from the station.
Bruce Nzabinita, one of the Party mobilizers in Lwengo is afraid that the intended joint rallies may turn into scenes of violence in the area, attributing it to the current hostilities among intending aspirants.
Several aspiring candidates affiliated with opposition political parties accuse Kiberu of orchestrating violence and intimidation to frustrate their nomination by the Electoral Commission.
According to Okiror, Katakwi’s NRM primaries will be free, fair, peaceful, and devoid of rigging. He further reassured voters that even the Amnesty Commission will not shield those found guilty of electoral offenses.
The process which started calmly in the morning with the election of different leagues such as youth, elders, veterans, and PWDs among others turned rowdy
Her re-election was announced by James Otilem, the Katakwi District NRM registrar, following the withdrawal of other candidates, Private Charles Ikabat and Rtd Col. Basil Amodoi, just before the election.
It all started after the state Minister for Health in Charge of General Duties, Anifa Kawooya, who is contesting for the position of Sembabule NRM District Chairperson, arrived at the venue with a group of supporters and accused her opponent, Retired Major General Phinehas Katirima, of voter bribery and intimidation.
A group of veterans led by retired Private David Kafeero has petitioned the NRM Electoral Commission and the Office of Masaka City Resident Commissioner to challenge the results, arguing that leaders were not subjected to any election.
It is reported that, following Tuesday's National Resistance Movement-NRM structure elections at Bulubude village, where Isaac Lwakala emerged the winner, the supporters of his opponent, Khuzaima Wante, opted for violence to protest the outcome of the polls.
Retired Major James William Kinobe, the NRM Electoral Commissioner in charge of Buganda, announced Kabogere’s suspension on Monday, a day before the commencement of the scheduled elections for the party structures.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Museveni announced the suspension of the Monday Cabinet meeting and requested the Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, to suspend Tuesday’s parliamentary sitting to allow ministers and Members of Parliament to join the exercise.
Patrick Nkalubo, the Publicity Secretary for the Sembabule District NRM Council, said they want President Museveni, in his capacity as the national party Chairperson, to rein in the growing disagreements among party members competing for leadership positions.
Muyizzi said legal representation for renowned politicians such as Bobi Wine, Dr Kizza Besigye, former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi, Hon Betty Namboozi and NRM rebel MPs including victims of politically inspired arrests has made him popular and he is confident of winning Nyendo-Mukungwe.
JEEMA has had leadership wrangles since 2023 and some party officials who were allegedly planning to oust some of top leaders including the party’s president Asuman Basalirwa were suspended.
Buwembo is hopeful that NUP will trust him with the ticket since the incumbent Mukasa has fallen out with the party’s leadership. But he faces serious competitors for NUP ticket other than Mukasa. These include famous comedian and musician, Reign as well Eugenia Nassolo who has since crossed back to NUP.
Regarding the discrepancies in numbers, the Commission will come out with an official position. The Commission is currently meeting, and they will provide guidance on the matter. I do not want to second-guess it," Mucunguzi stated.
"Notice is hereby given by the Electoral Commission that the result for the parliamentary by-election for the directly elected Member to Parliament, Kawempe Division North, Kampala Capital City, in the schedule to this notice is hereby published in accordance with Section 78(1) of the Parliamentary Elections Act, Cap. 177," the gazette states.
n an interview with Uganda Radio Network (URN), Okwera said that, while FDC also experienced internal divisions, the infighting within NUP in Nakawa Division works to his advantage.
