Having received petitions from parliamentary aspirants in the just concluded National Resistance Movement primaries covering Luwero District, the party district Chairman, Sam Buchanan is upbeat that the Electoral Commission will give cadres a fair hearing.
In an exclusive interview with Metro Fm, Sam Buchanan contends that indeed a lot of malpractices and voter intimidation engulfed the voting, a thing that needs to be addressed extensively.
“The Party primaries had a lot of irregularities ranging from voter intimidation, bribery, physical assaults and unlawful arrests. The district returning officer failed to perform his duties”, Buchanan emphasized.
“It is so sad to hear and acknowledge that the yellow books were never followed and DR forms were hid”, the chairman further stated.
Luwero District,known for being the crad
le of the ruling party faces a daunting task of resolving the impasse that if left unresolved, will create a vacuum for the affected petitioners to stand as independents.
Some of the aggrieved party members and aspirants
Patricia Magara-Katikamu South
Mugisha Marvin-Katikamu South
Nsubuga Sulait-Katikamu South
Cissy Mulondo-Luwero District
Elizabeth Salabwa-Bamunanika Constituency
Ali Ndawula Ssekyanzi – Bamunanika Constituency
The NRM Election Disputes Tribunal headed by John Musiime has commenced hearings into 381 petitions arising from the party’s recent parliamentary primaries held on 17th July 2025.
