After several meetings with the National Resistance Movement leaders in Kiruhura district, Jonan Mugizi, the National Unity Platform candidate in the district, made two concessions: to appreciate the NRM candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as a good leader and never to welcome NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi when he campaigned in the district on December 22.
Mr. Mugizi, a candidate for the Kitura sub-county district councilor’s slot was approached by NRM leaders and convinced to abandon NUP.
He however said that though he appreciates and supports President Museveni, he was already a candidate endorsed by NUP to contest for the seat but has no regrets to his decision. Mr. Mugizi speaking….
Some sources had indicated last weekend that Mr. Mugizi had asked for refund of all his expenses if he was to officially withdraw his candidature from the political race and campaign for NRM. END
