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The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has yet to declare flag bearers for Members of Parliament in some regions, although the exercise has been delayed due to irregularities.
While addressing the media on the state of the recently concluded party primaries, the NRM Election Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi Dr. Odoi cited challenges such as voter bribery, violence, and tribal politics, which he said have affected the credibility and speed of the process.
Some of the other areas where flag bearers haven’t been announced include Bukoto Central, where he said results are contested in one sub-county, and Bufumbira South, where the results are pending voting in seven villages.
Odoi said these villages will be going to the polls on Wednesday this week.
He added that in Ankole sub-region, they haven’t declared results because the Declaration forms are pending verification.
In Kakumiro District, there were disagreements in Bugaingizi South and Hoima, and verification of Declaration forms is ongoing.
Namutumba District in the Busoga region, and Karenga District in Karamoja
Regions where all results have been declared and MP flag bearers confirmed include Kampala, Greater Mubende, Lango, Acholi, and Bugisu, among others. The NRM Electoral Commission Tribunal, headed by Lawyer John Musiime, has so far received 50 election petitions.
