Voting in Kasawo Town Council descended into chaos on Wednesday evening after masked goons armed with crude weapons stormed several polling stations, assaulting voters and election officials and destroying voting materials just as the exercise was nearing its close.
Voting for sub-county chairpersons and councillors in Mukono District began on a subdued note, with low voter turnout reported in several areas despite the timely delivery of election materials to most polling stations.
Ugandans are set to conclude voting at the local government level tomorrow, with authorities assuring the public of tight security and a smooth electoral process across the country. In Mukono District, leaders, candidates, and security officials have appealed to voters to turn up in large numbers and participate peacefully in the exercise.
Tensions are rising within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mukono District after party members, including internal leaders and former flag bearers at the local government level, accused the district party leadership of corruption, embezzlement, and self-interest—claims they say have weakened the party and contributed to its poor electoral performance.
President Yoweri Museveni has held a reconciliation meeting with local leaders from across the Buganda region. The meeting, which notably included opponents who lost in the recent elections, focused on moving past political divisions and fostering national unity. This report details the President's message and the reactions from officials.
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