Kawempe North Candidates Wrap Up Campaigns Amid Rigging Concerns
While some candidates rallied supporters on the streets, others focused on mobilising strategies to protect their votes amid fears of electoral malpractice.
Candidates vying for the Kawempe North Parliamentary seat have wrapped up their campaigns, each making a final push to secure votes ahead of Thursday’s by-election.
While some candidates rallied supporters on the streets, others focused on mobilising strategies to protect their votes amid fears of electoral malpractice.
Edward Stanley Engena Maitum, son of former President Milton Obote, made his first campaign appearance in Bwaise today, urging voters to support his bid.
Despite a lack of posters around the constituency, Engena personally distributed campaign materials, arguing that direct engagement with voters was more effective than passive advertising.
“I’ve covered nine parishes of Kawempe North, and I’m confident the people are behind me,” Engena said while interacting with voters.
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate Sadat Mukiibi, also known as Khalifa Aganaga, and independent candidate Hanifah Karadi, who has ties to the National Resistance Movement (NRM), also intensified their outreach efforts.
Mukiibi called on voters to remain vigilant and ensure their voices were not silenced.
“We need to remain united and ensure our votes are not tampered with. This is a fight for the people of Kawempe North,” he told supporters.
Ms Karadi echoed similar concerns, warning that any attempt to interfere with the electoral process would be met with resistance.
“We will not allow anyone to steal our votes. We must protect our democracy,” she declared.
Democratic Party (DP) candidate Henry Kasacca spent the final day of campaigns rallying his supporters, expressing confidence in their decision-making.
“I trust the people of Kawempe North to make the right choice on Thursday,” Kasacca said.
While most candidates were in the field, some, such as Muhammad Luswa Luwemba, focused on behind-the-scenes coordination to safeguard the integrity of the vote.
“We are ready for Thursday. I believe the people of Kawempe North will stand with me, and we will ensure no one interferes with the voting process,” Luswa said.
With concerns over potential rigging, all candidates have called for vigilance, urging their supporters to resist any attempts at bribery or manipulation.
Ms Karadi issued a strong warning to those planning electoral fraud, saying, “We are watching, and we will not allow this to happen.”
As the campaigns close, the spotlight now shifts to voters in Kawempe North, who will decide their next representative in Parliament. With tensions high, the nation will be watching closely as the constituency heads to the polls on Thursday.
