Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party officials have opposed the new Electoral Commission guidelines requiring candidates to seek police clearance before holding political gatherings.
The FDC party Spokesperson, Ibrahim Ssemuju Nganda says it is illegal and unconstitutional for the Commission to abuse what he calls the right of candidates to hold political meetings, saying that they will fight the regulation or defy should court fail to help them. Hon. Semujju speaking…..
In a statement yesterday, the Uganda`s Electoral
Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama asked political parties to
inform police during their political meetings for the forces to help them
fulfil the Standard Operation Procedures against COVID-19.
Earlier, Hon. Semujjusaid the FDC party president, Patrick Oboi Amuriat and National
Chairperson, Wasswa Biriggwa will visit Acholi sub region while Salam Musumba
and Francis Mwijukye will proceed to Kasese region to iron the party conflicts
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