The NRM Electoral Commission chairman, Dr. Tanga Odoi, today opened the nomination of NRM candidates to vie for the party flag ahead of the Kisoro district woman Member of Parliament seat by-election. The November by-election seeks to replace Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi who also served as state minister for defense.
The three day exercise started with the nomination of 5 contestants at the electoral commission’s office at plot 13, Kyadondo road, Nakasero. The five include; Akifeza Grace Ngabirano, Dushime Sylvia, Igiraneza Winfred Faith, Kabagenyi Rose and Irankunda Jemimah.
“The NRM will defend the Kisoro seat because the people there are entirely yellow and we don’t expect any serious competition once we front our flag bearer,” Dr Tanga said.
The NRM Electoral Commission reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a free and fair election, emphasizing that “no one will be allowed to manipulate the process, not even the party chairman”.
“Any attempt to influence the outcomes outside the due process will be met with firm resistance,” the EC chairman stated.
The commission cautioned contestants against engaging in divisive behaviour and violence, stating that such actions could lead to disqualification.
With the mourning period for the late Hon. Nyirabashitsi now over, attention has turned to the future. The NRM is determined to select a candidate who will “lead Kisoro forward," and Dr. Tanga encouraged all candidates to focus on their plans for the people, rather than dwelling on the past.