Summary:
- Natukunda claims that if UPC’s national vice-chairperson, Brenda Atim Kinyera, had maintained neutrality during the party’s primaries, she would have had a better chance of representing UPC in the upcoming by-election scheduled for November 14, 2024.
KISORO: The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) flag bearer aspirant, Susan Natukunda, has defected to the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) with a section of her supporters after missing out on the UPC flag for the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election.
Natukunda joined the PPP on Thursday following UPC’s decision to select her rival, Meble Ingabire, as the party’s flag bearer. She stated that she joined the PPP to continue pursuing her political ambitions.
Natukunda claims that if UPC’s national vice-chairperson, Brenda Atim Kinyera, had maintained neutrality during the party’s primaries, she would have had a better chance of representing UPC in the upcoming by-election scheduled for November 14, 2024.
CUE IN NATUKUNDA…….ON THE ISSUE…….RR//
However, UPC’s Kisoro District chairperson, Amos Manirakiza, dismissed allegations of bias in the selection process, emphasizing that all stakeholders reached a consensus and that the process was conducted transparently. He urged party members to avoid negative rhetoric.
The acting secretary general of the People’s Progressive Party, Ismael Musitwa, welcomed Natukunda to PPP, assuring her of the party’s commitment to supporting young politicians. Musitwa stated that PPP is dedicated to fostering new political talent.
CUE IN MUSITWA……ON NATUKUNDA……LUG//
Meanwhile, the People’s Progressive Party has endorsed Aisha Chimpaye as their candidate for the by-election. Speaking to the press after her nomination, Chimpaye expressed her readiness to address the pressing political and socio-economic issues facing Kisoro District.
Chimpaye is among six candidates officially nominated by the Independent Electoral Commission for the Kisoro District Woman MP by-election.
