Kawempe North By-Election: NRM Aspirants Unite Behind Faridah Nambi
BY SPURB ERNEST
As the Kawempe North by-election approaches, six former National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirants have decided to support the party candidate, Faridah Nambi after the NRM Party Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi declared her as the NRM candidate at Makerere University last Thursday.
Onesmus Mutumba, one of the former aspirants, condemned internal party conflicts in Kawempe, arguing that such divisions weaken their chances of securing leadership positions.
Mutumba also lamented the lack of youth leadership opportunities within the party. However, he dismissed thought that he planned to run as an independent candidate, pledging his support for Nambi.
Similarly, Sam Sankara Katabazi, another former aspirant, emphasized the need for party unity, explaining that President Museveni had advised against conducting primaries for this by-election to avoid misunderstandings. He added that during the confirmation meeting, all aspirants committed to supporting whoever the party chose as its flag bearer.
Other former aspirants who have thrown their support behind Nambi include Moses Ali Jjemba, Juliet Namale, and Takuba.
But Hajat Hanifah Karadi has defied the decision and announced her candidacy as an independent candidate.
Amuli Mayinja, the general secretary of NRM Kyebando Parish, also raised concerns over the selection process, revealing that Nambi expressed interest in the seat on January 27th and was permitted just two days later. He criticized the NRM electoral commission for deciding on behalf of the people of Kawempe North.
Speaking after her confirmation, FaridahNambi expressed appreciation to her fellow aspirants for their loyalty to the party and commitment to securing victory in the by-election. She also appealed to President Museveni to meet with her campaign team, emphasizing that collective efforts would be crucial in ensuring an NRM win in KawempeNorth.
