Former lawmaker Andrew Baryayanga won a leadership post without facing any rival in Kabale. Officials confirmed his opponent, Emmanuel Niwagaba, could not run because he had already lost an earlier vote. The meeting turned loud when supporters argued for almost 20 minutes after the results came out. Baryayanga said some people wanted to mess up the vote. He asked everyone to stand together for the coming elections.
In the Rukiga area, Dr. Alexander Kampikaho lost twice on the same day. New leader Ahmed Bende beat him with 123 votes against just four votes in the town council race. Kampikaho tried again for second place, but Joy Tumushabe defeated him again. People say Kampikaho lost support after fighting against another party member last week. His influence has gone down since he was the district leader from 2017 to 2021.
Patrick Katabaazi Kiconco became the Rwamucucu area party chairman when nobody ran against him. He promised to help everyone regardless of their background. Jackson Rwamwehare won against Laston Besigye in another local contest. These elections prepare the party for bigger national votes coming soon.
In the Rukiga area, Dr. Alexander Kampikaho lost twice on the same day. New leader Ahmed Bende beat him with 123 votes against just four votes in the town council race. Kampikaho tried again for second place, but Joy Tumushabe defeated him again. People say Kampikaho lost support after fighting against another party member last week. His influence has gone down since he was the district leader from 2017 to 2021.
Patrick Katabaazi Kiconco became the Rwamucucu area party chairman when nobody ran against him. He promised to help everyone regardless of their background. Jackson Rwamwehare won against Laston Besigye in another local contest. These elections prepare the party for bigger national votes coming soon.
