Authorities in Ntungamo District have urged voters to turn out in large numbers and back NRM flag bearers in the upcoming local government council elections, following President Yoweri Museveni’s victory in the January 15 presidential and parliamentary polls.
Led by the Office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and Members of Parliament–elect from various constituencies, district leaders joined local residents to celebrate what they described as a peaceful and successful election.
During the celebrations, they called for unity, calm, and continued participation ahead of the January 22 district local government council elections, as well as the subsequent municipality chairperson and councillor elections.
Ntungamo District RDC, Miriam Kagaiga, appealed to voters to maintain the momentum witnessed during the presidential polls by supporting other party flag bearers in the forthcoming elections.
“Now that we have concluded the presidential and parliamentary elections, I appeal to the people of Ntungamo to turn up in big numbers on January 22 and support the remaining flag bearers,” Kagaiga said.
Leaders also credited President Museveni’s performance for the strong support he received in the district, noting that residents voted willingly and peacefully.
Speaking during the celebrations, Evans Rutahwire Asimwe, senior presidential advisor for Ntungamo, said the district intends to remain a model for peace and development.
“The people of Ntungamo are happy with what the President is doing, and we are determined to protect those gains. We want other regions to look at Ntungamo as an example of where progress starts and where peace begins and lasts,” he said.
Evans added that President Museveni’s renewed focus on fighting corruption would accelerate development across the country.
“Corruption has slowed down development for a long time. The President has been clear that this time corruption must go,” he noted.
RDC Kagaiga reiterated assurances of security before, during, and after the January 22 polls, warning against any attempts to disrupt the electoral process.
“We are going to work as a team. I expect calmness on polling day. Those who try to disrupt elections should stop. Ntungamo will remain peaceful,” Kagaiga emphasized.
Authorities say security agencies are on alert to ensure a peaceful local government election as voters head to the polls later this week.
