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EC To Conduct Fresh Nominations In Electoral Areas Where A Nominated Candidate Died

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 ElectivePositionReason for Nomination  
Masaka DistrictDistrict Woman Representative to ParliamentDeath of a nominated candidate
Kyotera DistrictDistrict Woman Representative to ParliamentDeath of a nominated candidate
Bushenyi-Ishaka MunicipalityMunicipality ChairpersonDeath of a nominated candidate
Buliisa DistrictDistrict Female Councilor Representing Older PersonsDeath of a nominated candidate
Lira East DivisionMunicipality Male Councilor Representing Older PersonsDeath of a nominated candidate
Minziro Parish, Kyebe SCty, Kakuuto, KyoteraDistrictSub County Directly Elected CouncilorDeath of a nominated candidate
Kisekka Parish, Kisekka Sub County, Bukoto South-LwengoSub County Male Councilor Representing Older Persons  Death of a nominated candidate
Rwamabondo Town Council, Kajara County, Ntungamo Sub CountyMale Councilor Representing Older PersonsDeath of a nominated candidate
Central Ward A, Lukaya Town Council, Kalungu DistrictSub County Woman CouncilorDeath 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.”

Taddewo William Senyonyi
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William is a seasoned business and finance journalist. He is also an agripreneur and a coffee enthusiast.

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