Summary:
- On Tuesday, FDC introduced Juliet Musanase as its candidate via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, presenting her as the leader Kisoro needs to “break new ground and reclaim hope.”
NEWS: The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has officially entered the race for the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election, voicing strong dissatisfaction with the current leadership and calling for a transformative future.
On Tuesday, FDC introduced Juliet Musanase as its candidate via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, presenting her as the leader Kisoro needs to “break new ground and reclaim hope.”
In a statement, the party emphasized that the by-election is not merely a political contest but a crucial “struggle for change.”
“To the people of Kisoro District, this is not just an election it is a struggle for change. We enter this by-election to express our deep dissatisfaction with the current leadership and to demand a better future. This is why we present to you Musanase Juliet as the alternative, the leader Kisoro needs to break new ground and reclaim hope,” FDC stated.
FDC added that Musanase embodies the values of “fairness, justice, and inclusive development” principles at the core of the party’s mission.
“This election is your chance to demand better governance, accountability, and a brighter future for all,” the party urged.
Musanase joins a growing list of candidates vying for the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament seat. Among them are National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer Sultana Salim, also known as Tana, and Akifeza Grace Ngabirano, who has opted to run as an independent candidate after her loss in the NRM primaries.
According to the Independent Electoral Commission, nominations for the District Woman Representative to Parliament for Kisoro District and other Local Government Council by-elections begin today, Wednesday, October 30, and will continue until Thursday, October 31, 2024. The nomination exercise will be conducted at the District Council Hall in Kisoro from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, advised all prospective candidates to thoroughly review the nomination requirements as specified in the Commission’s guidelines.
