The National Unity Platform (NUP) has begun receiving applications from aspiring Members of Parliament, local council chairpersons, city mayors, and councillors in various areas in Wakiso and Kampala.
During a media briefing at the party’s offices in Kamwokya, the party election chief, Harriet Chemutai, urged aspiring applicants to submit their expressions of interest at no cost, with the winner securing the party ticket.
“We are charging no fee for the expression of interest for our aspiring candidates at various positions. Come and utilize this opportunity for the good of your party and country at large,” said Chemutai.
She emphasized that the process will be transparent, noting that the party’s strength lies in encouraging as many aspirants as possible. Chemutai explained that the party has developed sufficient infrastructure to manage this process, having gained significant experience since 2020 when they were just beginning.
John Mary Ssebuwufu, the Party Election Commissioner for Buganda, assured candidates that the party has established a dispute resolution mechanism to address petitions filed by aggrieved aspirants. He noted that, despite limited resources, the party has registrars on the ground to assist everyone, expressing confidence that this will lead to a significant victory margin.
Ssebuwufu outlined that aspiring candidates must present their party membership card, National Identity Card, and, if applicable, certified academic documents. He clarified that while academic documents may not be mandatory for some positions, submitting them could provide an advantage. He also stated that no candidate has been awarded the party ticket yet, as the process only began today.
Meanwhile, aspiring candidates from Kyambogo, Nansana Municipality, Makindye East, and Makindye Ssabagabo expressed their commitment to meeting the requirements of the party’s Election Management Committee.
Bulasio Zambaali Mukasa, a former journalist, stated his intention to serve the people of Nansana Municipality and address the issue of poor service delivery in the area.
Many aspiring candidates expressed interest in various local council positions at both municipal and city levels.
Among them was a grassroots supporter who cited being sidelined by elected party politicians as motivation to run, aiming to liberate their community from tyranny, corruption, abuse of office, and embezzlement of public funds.
The commission also announced that nominations for youth village committees have started and will continue until June 10.
The campaign period for youth flagbearers will run on June 12 and 14, with voting scheduled for June 19.
