- Summary:
- Dr. Anna, an independent candidate, had been in contention alongside Rosemary Austin Alwoc Ogwal from the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Janet Rose Adongo Elau from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Sarah Aguti from Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), Harriet from the National Unity Platform (NUP), Esther Akullo Obot, and Rebecca Arao, who are also independent candidates.
DOKOLO: Dr. Anna Grace Lalam Atine, one of the candidates vying for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament seat, has withdrawn from the race, re-shaping the political landscape as six candidates remain ahead of tomorrow’s election.
The announcement of her withdrawal was made by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, during a pre-polling day engagement with stakeholders at the Dokolo District Council on Wednesday.
“On the 19th of March, 2024, the Returning Officer of Dokolo District received a notice of withdrawal from Candidate Lalam Grace Hanna (Independent),” stated Byabakama.
Dr. Anna, an independent candidate, had been in contention alongside Rosemary Austin Alwoc Ogwal from the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Janet Rose Adongo Elau from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Sarah Aguti from Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), Harriet from the National Unity Platform (NUP), Esther Akullo Obot, and Rebecca Arao, who are also independent candidates.
Polling preparations are underway, with Byabakama confirming that the Commission dispatched the polling kit to the Office of the Returning Officer in Dokolo District on Tuesday, the 19th of March, 2024.
He further advised designated candidates’ agents to report to the District Headquarters in Dokolo Town Council by 4:00 am on the morning of Thursday, the 21st of March, 2024, to observe the dispatch of the polling kits to their respective polling stations.
“Participating political parties have been allowed to deploy a maximum of five (5) observers per Sub County. These accredited observers are required to confine their activities to the designated areas (Sub County),” he explained.
Additionally, Byabakama emphasized that voters should refrain from casting any votes for Dr. Anna despite her name appearing on the ballot paper. Any vote cast for her will be considered invalid.
