EC boss, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi
The Electoral Commission has appointed Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd December 2020 as dates for conducting fresh nominations electoral areas where death occurred of a nominated candidate.
According to Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, this is in accordance with Section 26 of the Parliamentary Elections Act.
The affected electoral areas include the following;
| Electoral Area Elective | Position | Reason for Nomination | ||
| Masaka District | District Woman Representative to Parliament | Death of a nominated candidate | ||
| Kyotera District | District Woman Representative to Parliament | Death of a nominated candidate | ||
| Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality | Municipality Chairperson | Death of a nominated candidate | ||
| Buliisa District | District Female Councilor Representing Older Persons | Death of a nominated candidate | ||
| Lira East Division | Municipality Male Councilor Representing Older Persons | Death of a nominated candidate | ||
| Minziro Parish, Kyebe SCty, Kakuuto, KyoteraDistrict | Sub County Directly Elected Councilor | Death of a nominated candidate | ||
| Kisekka Parish, Kisekka Sub County, Bukoto South-Lwengo | Sub County Male Councilor Representing Older Persons | Death of a nominated candidate | ||
| Rwamabondo Town Council, Kajara County, Ntungamo Sub County | Male Councilor Representing Older Persons | Death of a nominated candidate | ||
| Central Ward A, Lukaya Town Council, Kalungu District | Sub County Woman Councilor | Death of a nominated candidate | ||
In a press release dated December 18, 2020, EC boss Byabakama says that the candidates who were previously duly nominated to contest in the above elective positions shall not be required to be nominated again. “Aspiring candidates can collect copies of the nomination forms and guidelines for nominations for the above elective positions from the respective District Electoral Commission offices, or obtain soft copies of the forms and guidelines from the Electoral Commission website: www.ec.or.ug,” Byabakama says.
He adds: “All persons participating in the nomination exercise shall be required to comply with guidelines issued by the Electoral Commission in accordance with the Government of Uganda and Ministry of Health measures against the spread of COVID-19. This includes observing social distancing, hand washing, and wearing of masks.”
