By Francis Muhyana Muhindo & Enos Masereka,
Opposition leaders in Kasese District have largely rejected the Busongora County South Member of Parliament election results, calling on civil society organizations and the government to ensure justice.
Mr. Brain Basisa, the National Unity Platform (NUP) chairperson for Kasese District, noted that there was a lack of neutrality and independence by the Electoral Commission and security forces, adding that their actions did not uphold social equality and transparency in the country.
Speaking to the press this morning at Virina Gardens in Kasese town, Basisa blamed the Kasese District Returning Officer, Mr. Godfrey Mbabazi, allegedly accusing him of working with security forces to carry out inhumane actions at the tally centre, which led to the announcement of Mr. David Isimbwa Mulindwa as the elected MP instead of Hon. Jackson Kathika Mbaju. Mr. Basisa speaking…
Mr. Saulo Maate, the PFF party chairperson in Kasese District, called on the public to make a joint effort to reject Mr. Godfrey Mbabazi as the District Returning Officer, describing him as an NRM party advocate whose role, he claimed, is to intimidate, corrupt, and promote disunity among residents. Mr. Saulo speaking…
In as separate interview, Mr. Ronald Kato, Executive Director Kasese youth link, called for transparent elections on Thursday 22nd, reaffirming civil society readiness to monitor elections. Mr. Kato speaking…
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