By Moses Agaba Ambrose Kibuuka Tumwesigye a renowned Kampala based tycoon and strong supporter of MK Movement now Patriotic league Of Uganda –PLU has declared his intentions of becoming the next Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County in Rukungiri district come 2026. Rujumbura County is represented by Security Minister and NRM Historical Rtd Major General
Daily Monitor
Monday January 18 2021
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NRM says. “This time round, the overwhelming NRM win was dependent on effort put in by mobilisers who explained to the local people what President Museveni and NRM have done for them. This was also as a result of NRM leaders in the area. We sat and agreed that the party should win overwhelmingly,’’ Ms Mary Karooro, the Minister for General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Ankole and Kigezi sub-regions, which make up south western Uganda, have 65 parliamentary seats.
Of these, NRM has won 53 seats, Forum for democratic Change (FDC) three seats, while nine have gone to Independents, eight of whom are NRM leaning.
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Former FDC presidential candidate Kizza Besigye (atop lead car) campaigns for the party presidential candidate Patrick Oboi Amuriat (atop right 2nd car) in Ntungamo District on December 1. PHOTO/ MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI
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Dr Kizza Besigye’s only direct relationship with the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) at present is as mobiliser for Rukungiri District, and it is at this very spot where an earthquake shaking the Opposition party has originated in the middle of an election campaign.
And the ongoing election campaign is not an ordinary one as far as FDC is concerned – it is the first time in the life of the party when FDC is not seen as the principal contender to wrestle power from President Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
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