In a significant display of commitment to the party’s grassroots structures, the chairperson of National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Rukungiri District who doubles as the Rujumbura County MP, Hon. Maj. Gen Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, yesterday participated in the NRM LC1 elections at Kagunga cell in Kigaga Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub County Rukungiri district.
The event, which brought together local leaders and supporters from different villages of 831 in Rukungiri District, was part of the party’s efforts to strengthen its internal democracy and ensure that its leadership reflects the will and aspirations of its members at the local level.
Addressing the media after the elections at his polling village, Hon. Jim Muhwezi who is the chairperson for NRM Rukungiri district said that the most of the candidates were unopposed, an indicator that NRM strengthened in Rukungiri district.
Minister Muhwezi also noted that LC1 elections are a crucial step in ensuring that the party’s leadership is accountable to its members and reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community.
At Kagunga cell, Muhwezi was elected unopposed as the representative for veterans.
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Nsubuga Bewayo Stephen, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rukungiri said they did not deploy security personnel at polling stations because the situation was normal and there was no need.
Nsubuga urged people to always participate in electing their leaders if they are to get services they desire in near future.
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The Rukungiri district NRM party elections officer Jackson Kizza Mugarura said the process went well with an average voter turnout.
Mugarura hailed the NRM party members for their active participation in these elections.
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