Joint campaigns for National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirants officially began but immediately ran into disarray due to the party secretariat’s failure to issue harmonized campaign schedules and guidelines. This breakdown has caused widespread confusion, with many candidates across various districts opting to hold individual rallies rather than joint ones as instructed by the NRM Electoral Commission.
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The campaigns, intended for parliamentary, mayoral, and councilor positions and set to run for two weeks ahead of the July 15 lining-up vote, were supposed to follow a unified structure. However, in places like Arua, Luwero, Kisoro, and Rubanda, candidates either proceeded with solo events or suspended activity altogether, citing the absence of official direction from the party leadership.
In Luwero, some candidates welcomed the idea of joint rallies but warned of possible clashes due to rising tension among rival camps. In Greater Masaka and Moroto, security committees were summoned to prevent violence and streamline coordination. Several registrars admitted to not having received final lists or schedules from the secretariat, hampering their ability to enforce the joint campaign requirement.
While the NRM had initially stated that joint rallies would foster fairness, reduce campaign costs, and promote unity, the lack of implementation guidelines has exposed logistical gaps and growing discontent. As multiple districts await clarity, the situation underscores the broader organizational challenges within the party’s internal election processes.
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