Summary:
- Speaking to thousands of voters on Friday Afternoon at the Kisoro Municipality Mayor’s Gardens, Dr. Mateke urged Hon. Akifeza to prioritize the completion of the Kanyamateke Bridge and the construction of an isolation unit at Kisoro Hospital projects that were left in the pipeline by the late Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke.
KISORO: The Kisoro District NRM Party Chairman, Dr. Philemon Mateke, has called on the newly elected Woman Member of Parliament for Kisoro District, Grace Ngabirano Akifeza, to honor the legacy of her late predecessor, Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke, by fulfilling key commitments outlined in the district’s development agenda.
Speaking to thousands of voters on Friday Afternoon at the Kisoro Municipality Mayor’s Gardens, Dr. Mateke urged Hon. Akifeza to prioritize the completion of the Kanyamateke Bridge and the construction of an isolation unit at Kisoro Hospital projects that were left in the pipeline by the late Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke.
Dr. Mateke, who also served as the former Minister of State for Regional Affairs, praised the electorate for their integrity during the election, particularly for rejecting massive bribes offered by some members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretariat, including Ministers Henry Musasizi and Chris Baryomunsi.
Recounting how the two ministers arrived in Kisoro with sacks of money in an attempt to bribe voters and block Akifeza’s path to victory, Mateke expressed his satisfaction that the people of Kisoro stood firm in their values. He questioned why these ministers did not bring development projects instead of money.
“The people of Kisoro have shown great integrity. They chose development over money, and that is a victory for all of us,” Dr. Mateke remarked, applauding the voters for standing firm against attempts to sway their votes through bribery.
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In response, Hon. Grace Akifeza pledged to continue advocating for the district’s development and to work tirelessly for the welfare of her constituents. She thanked Dr. Mateke for his guidance throughout her campaign and for his instrumental role in her victory.
“I am deeply grateful to Dr. Mateke for his mentorship. I promise to carry forward his legacy and serve the people of Kisoro with dedication,” said Hon. Akifeza.
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In the election, Grace Ngabirano Akifeza emerged victorious as Kisoro District’s Woman Member of Parliament, securing an impressive 50,459 votes. She triumphed over her closest competitor, Rose Kabagyeni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who garnered 44,982 votes.
Other candidates, including Sultana Salim Tana of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Meble Ingabire from the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), Juliet Musanase from the FDC Najjanankumbi faction, and Aisha Chimpaye of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), were all defeated.
