Chaos erupts in Kisoro Town during the Uganda People’s Congress ( UPC ) party primaries at Bamboo Gardens, disrupting the process to select a flagbearer for the upcoming Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament by-election.
The race for the UPC ticket featured Susan Natukunda, a student at Metropolitan International University, and Mable Ingabire, leading to a heated dispute over voting procedures and participant eligibility.
Tensions rise as disagreements arise over the voting method instructed by the polling officer, Brenda Atimu Kinyera, leading to allegations of non-UPC members participating and calls for strict voter identification protocols.
Clash of claims
Amidst accusations and counterclaims between the candidates, with Natukunda defends the transparency of the process while Ingabire raises concerns over the integrity of the voter registration and participation.
The decision to suspend the voting process by Atimu triggers outbursts from Natukunda’s supporters, who demand a swift resolution and express frustration over the delay in candidate selection.
UPC officials seek to address the concerns raised and ensure a fair and transparent electoral process as they convene with the candidates to resolve the impasse and uphold the party’s integrity.
As the UPC primaries face uncertainty, candidates gear up for the nomination process by the Electoral Commission, with the looming Kisoro Woman MP by-election following the unfortunate passing of former Minister Sarah Mateke.