The National Resistance Movement (NRM) will hold fresh internal elections on Monday, September 8, 2025, in constituencies where the party’s elections dispute tribunal nullified earlier results.
According to the NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, the new polls are necessary because some constituencies currently lack parliamentary flag bearers following the tribunal’s rulings.
The affected districts include Namutumba, Iganga, Buyende, Namayingo, and Ntungamo, among others.
Speaking at a press conference in Iganga, Dr. Odoi confirmed that preparations for the polls are complete.
He said elections will be held in Buyende District to determine the Woman Member of Parliament flag bearer in 56 villages, in four villages in Namayingo South Constituency, and in 76 villages across two sub-counties in Bukono Constituency, which is represented by State Minister Persis Namuganza.
Other areas where fresh elections will take place include 14 villages in Kigulu South, Iganga District; six villages in Rubabo County, Rukungiri District; seven villages for Municipal MP in Ntungamo; Soroti City West Division Mayor; and the Woman Councilor seat for Nagongera Town Council.
Dr. Odoi called on voters to turn up for the elections, emphasizing that only those listed in the official NRM register will be allowed to participate.
He also appealed for calm and urged supporters to maintain peace during the exercise, assuring them of security deployment.
“The Inspector General of Police has instructed AIGP Moses Kafeero to take command of security in all areas where the elections will be held,” he revealed.
Dr. Odoi also cautioned security officers against overstepping their mandate, warning the District Police Commander of Namutumba to “go slow.”
