Summary:
- John Kigyagi Arimpa, Deputy Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, confirmed the development on Thursday evening, stating that the joint campaigns have been paused.
KAMPALA: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has summoned the 13 contestants vying for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer position in the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election for a meeting in Kampala.
The contestants include: Akifeza Grace Ngabirano, Sylivia Dushime, Igiraneze Winfred Faith, Jemimah Irankunda, Rose Kabagyeni, Blessed Kitentera, Irene Mahirwe, Hellen Mbonye, Nirere Fancy Brenda, Niyikiza Louise, Allen Nkurikiye, Aphia Nyiramahoro, and Eva Twireze.
John Kigyagi Arimpa, Deputy Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, confirmed the development on Thursday evening, stating that the joint campaigns have been paused. He said that the candidates have been summoned by President Museveni, who is also the Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement.
Kigyagi said the contestants are expected to travel to Kampala tomorrow for COVID-19 testing. He noted that they will meet with President Museveni on Sunday.
While Kigyagi did not disclose the full agenda of the meeting, he mentioned that President Museveni will give guidance on how to conduct peaceful campaigns.
He noted that upon their return, the candidates will resume their campaigns, with rallies now planned in three sub-counties instead of two, in order to make up for the time lost during the pause.
CUE IN KIGYAGI…..ON MEETING…..ENG//
