Lubaga South Gears Up for High-Stakes Political Contest
All eyes will be on whether Eugenia Nassolo can unite a fractured party base or if Musa Mbaziira's "bulldozer" campaign will clear a path to Parliament.
A compelling political drama is unfolding in Lubaga South Constituency. In one corner, the NRM's Musa Mbaziira, a seasoned local leader, is projecting an air of invincibility. In the other, the NUP's Eugenia Nassolo, a candidate whose own party selection has sparked internal friction. We begin with an in-depth look at this key battleground.
The political atmosphere in Lubaga South is electric, and at the centre of it all stands Musa Mbaziira, the NRM's flag bearer, who carries himself with the confidence of a man destined for victory. Known to his supporters as “Bulldozer Sente Musawo,” Mbaziira is no political novice. With a formidable fifteen-year tenure as the Kabowa Parish Councillor and a decade as Speaker of the Lubaga Division Council, he has built a reputation as a grassroots mobilizer and a champion of local development.
His campaign platform is built on a record of tangible service delivery, including road construction projects and initiatives supporting youth and women.
His deep roots in the constituency and his long-standing relationship with the community make him a formidable candidate who appears ready to take on any challenger.
Key Strengths of Musa Mbaziira:
Political Base: Over 15 years as a Councillor and a decade as Division Speaker.
Grassroots Connection: Known as a grassroots mobilizer with a focus on local issues.
Track Record: Credited with road construction and improving local services.
Support Base: Has championed women's empowerment programs, securing significant funding for vulnerable women.
THE NUP'S CONTESTED CANDIDACY
Meanwhile, the political landscape within the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been anything but calm. The party's decision to award the Lubaga South flag to Eugenia Nassolo over the incumbent MP, Aloysius Mukasa, has been met with severe backlash and open protests from local councillors and residents.
Party members have openly accused the party's Electoral Management Committee of sidelining the people's voice and imposing an unpopular candidate.
This internal dissent presents a significant challenge for Nassolo's campaign. Residents have been vocal in their criticism, with some claiming she is detached from the struggles of ordinary people, including ghetto dwellers and market vendors.
Furthermore, Nassolo's political history shows a pattern of party-switching; in the 2021 elections, after sensing she wouldn't get the NUP ticket, she ran on the Democratic Party ticket and lost to the very NUP candidate she has now replaced.
With Mbaziira's established local presence and the NUP's internal disagreements, the NRM candidate is strategically positioned as the race intensifies. His supporters are confident that his deep experience in local governance translates into the effective national representation that Lubaga South needs .
The coming campaign will be a true test of strength between a consolidated local force and an opposition candidate grappling with party unity. As one political analyst noted, the NUP's decision to change its candidate has created a potential opening for the NRM to make significant inroads in this constituency .
All eyes will be on whether Eugenia Nassolo can unite a fractured party base or if Musa Mbaziira's "bulldozer" campaign will clear a path to Parliament.
