Paul Bukenya, the Acting EC Sopkesperson
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reminded Ugnadans that it appointed Wednesday 3rd February 2021 as the polling day for elections of Chairpersons and Councilors for Sub County/Town/Municipal Division.
According to Paul Bukenya, the EC Acting Sopkesperson, voting shall be by universal adult suffrage, and shall take place at all polling stations in all the Sub Counties, Town Councils and Municipal Divisions across the country, beginning at 7:00am till 4:00pm.
Thereafter, counting of votes and declaration of results shall take place.
“The Commission wishes to guide that the ballot paper for use during the election of Chairperson for Sub county/Town Council/Municipal Division will bear the following features: The first column will have the full names of candidates, in alphabetical order; The second column will have a color photograph of the candidate;
The third column will have the name of the party and symbol, or independent candidates’ symbol;
The fourth column will have space where the voter will tick or place a thumbprint as a mark of choice,” Bukenya said.
