Daily Monitor
Tuesday December 29 2020
Summary
The races have candidates choosing to run as independents, others abandoned their former parties and several are new entrants in politics.
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Two incumbent NRM legislators, who were defeated during the September primaries in Luweero District, have stepped aside, giving way to 16 others to jostle for their slots.
The two incumbents, Ms Lillian Nakate (District Woman) and Mr Abraham Byandala (Katikamu North), bowed out unlike a number of their colleagues who are contesting as Independents.
The two seats have attracted eight candidates each.
The district Woman MP constituency has a history of holding by-elections with MPs serving one term.
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