14 Presidential Aspirants Return Nomination Forms.
Atleast 14 presidential aspirants have returned to the Electoral Commission forms including signatures seconding them for verification ahead of nomination early next month for the 2021 race. Paul Bukenya, the commission’s acting spokesperson says they are considering only 100 signatures from atleast 98 districts presented and it does not matter how many endorsements one […]
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Police Speaks Out On Alleged Drone At Kyagulanyi’s Home
Police say they have not yet received any formal complaint from Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi about a drone surveillance over his residence at Magere, a Kampala suburb. The remarks follow online complaints from the National Unity Platform party leader, including his lawyer Medard Sseggona and other People Power supporters. Yesterday night, Bobi […]
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NUP Vs NURP Case Judgement Pushed To Next Week.
The much awaited High court judgement to determine whether or not Robert Kyagulanyi’s National Unity Platform (NUP) is a legally registered party has been pushed from today to Wednesday next week. This is after the presiding judge Musa Ssekaana informed parties in the case that he was not ready to deliver his decision today because […]
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Over 70 Presidential Aspirants Yet To Return Forms.
On the day of the deadline for submission of required signatures, only 8 of the 86 presidential aspirants have complied. The Presidential Elections Act requires aspiring candidates to collect 100 signatures from 2 thirds of the total number of districts in the country as a precondition for their nomination. Now with the clock ticking, it […]
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Arrested NUP Suspects To Face Court Martial.
Atleast 132 suspects arrested after a raid at the National Unity Platform (NUP) head office in Kamwokya will be tried before the court martial. Brig Flavia Nalweyiso, the army spokesperson says they will have a case conference with police and decide those who will face the court martial and those to be charged in criminal […]
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Human Rights Activists Condemn NUP Office Raid By Police.
Yesterday police sealed off the NUP offices in Kamwokya and confiscated documents, branding materials, CCTV cameras, and other gadgets. According to Kyagulanyi, his presidential nominations and an unspecified amount of cash were also taken away, with just one day left for aspirants to return the forms and requisite signatures to the Electoral Commission. However, the […]
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