Category: Politics

The poll outcome has since sparked mixed reactions within the Bar-Opok community.

Relatedly, in Kibingo Lower Cell, Mutegeki Andrew of NRM also retained his seat unopposed.

The Deputy RDC of Kwania, Abraham Aturo, had not responded to the accusations.

The Electoral Commission register showed that Atwol B village had 162 registered voters, comprising 101 women and 61 men. 

In Amolatar district, National Resistance Movement (NRM) has 270 nominated candidates while Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) is third with 86 candidates. 

Uganda is carrying out LC1 elections today (July 28), with voters mandated to line up behind candidates of their choice.

At the center of the controversy is the NRM chairperson for Padibe West sub-county, Ochola Denis, who is being sought by police and district security officials.

North Kyoga Regional Police have strongly warned leaders at all levels to respect regulations and act with integrity while executing their public duties.

Fred Bataligaya, the vice NRM chairperson of Kiryadongo district, wonders why the top party officials conflict with each other. 

The day one (D1) exercise sets the stage for the elections of LC1 chairperson and women council leaders.

Political analysts and concerned citizens from the Lango sub-region have expressed alarm over the reshuffle, warning that the changes could have far-reaching consequences for Lango’s development. 

For communities that have waited years to cast their votes, the forthcoming elections represent more than a political exercise.