The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Maj. (Rtd.) Jessica Alupo, was today duly nominated to contest in the NRM primary elections for the Katakwi Woman Member of Parliament party primary elections.
The ceremony, presided over by the EC Chairman, Dr. Tanga Odoi, was witnessed by the NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong and other members of the NRM Electoral Commission.
"I now duly nominate, H.E. Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo to contest for the Position of the Woman Member of Parliament for Katakwi, having fulfilled all the requirements," Dr Tanga said.
Other candidates nominated today included the Minister for Security, Maj. Gen.(Rtd) Jim Muhwezi for MP Rujumbura County and State Minister of Ethics and Integrity Hon. Rose Lilly Akello for Karenga Woman MP seat.
While addressing Journalists shortly after her nomination, Vice President Maj Jessica Alupo described the process as being transparent and encouraged NRM Members contesting for different positions at all levels to be peaceful throughout the electoral exercise.
"The process is very simple and very transparent. I can see the fourth principle of NRM on democracy taking shape in this procedure. I congratulate the NRM Electoral Commission and the NRM secretariat for the successful process of registering candidates who are going to contest different positions in the NRM internal elections and subsequently in the national election. Maj Alupo said, adding "I look forward to a very free and fair election process of the internal party elections. I call upon all the candidates who are going to register to participate in the NRM internal elections to be very calm during the procedures and work towards the unity of the people during the elections.
The NRM Secretary General Rt. Hon Richard Todwong congratulated the leaders who were nominated and wished them a successful and Peaceful electoral process. The SG assured the candidates that the Party would hold transparent and peaceful elections.