By KGR Reporter,
A delegation from the National Unity Platform reportedly stormed the Electoral Commission offices in Kampala yesterday, seeking an explanation for the delay in Gazzating the Kawempe North MP elect nearly two weeks after his election.
Despite his victory, Nalukoola has yet to take the oath as a Member of Parliament because the Electoral Commission has not yet published his name in the National Gazette, a necessary step before his swearing-in.
According to NUP’s Secretary General, Mr. David Lewis Rubongoya, the standard timeline for by-elections dictates that an elected candidate is gazetted within three to five days, followed by a swearing-in ceremony but in Nalukoola’s case, there is an intentional delay, raising suspicions of foul play. Mr. Rubongoya speaking……
Responding to the press after meeting the NUP delegation yesterday, the Deputy Electoral Commission spokesperson, Mr. Paul Bukenya assured Uganda that they are working to resolve technical glitches delaying Nalukoola’s swearing-in. END