The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has postponed all elections scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) in the Bunyoro sub-region and Greater Luweero districts.
The decision was made to accommodate President Yoweri Museveni’s ongoing visit and Parish Development Model (PDM) tours in the affected areas.
According to the NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, elections will also not be held in Arua City and Amolatar District due to unresolved petitions.
Dr. Odoi announced the postponement on Thursday while releasing guidelines for the district and city structure elections taking place across the rest of the country on Friday.
Despite the postponement in certain districts, Dr. Odoi confirmed that expressions of interest, nominations, campaigns, and elections for the Workers and Entrepreneurs Leagues at the district and city levels will proceed as scheduled.
Meanwhile, several high-profile contests are set to take place in various districts:
- Kabale District: David Bahati, Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives (Industry), will face former Kabale Municipality MP Andrew Aja Baryayanga for the NRM district chairmanship.
- Rubanda District: Finance Minister (General Duties) Henry Musasizi will compete against Counsel Jackson Tumweboneire.
- Rukungiri District: Minister of Security Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu is up against Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Henry Tumukunde, a former Security Minister. Civilian candidate Kabano Apollo adds a youthful perspective to the race.
- Kisoro District: Incumbent NRM District Chairperson Hon. Dr. Philemon Mateke remains unopposed.
- In Kanungu District: Four people have expressed interest for the NRM District Chairperson seat. They include Charles Asiimwe Bamuhata from Kirima Sub county, Peter Mugisha from Kambuga Sub-county, Caleb Tumwesimire Kipande from Mpungu Sub-county and the incumbent Godfrey Karabenda from Kanungu Town Council.
