Lwengo, Uganda – The NRM party primaries in Lwengo District have descended into confusion after failed joint campaign plans, sparking frustration among aspirants and raising concerns about fairness in the electoral process. Â
The NRM Electoral Commission’s unified campaign initiative failed due to logistical issues and poor coordination, forcing candidates to campaign alone. Allegations of favouritism and logistical shortages, including a lack of campaign materials, have also been raised.
 Kiyimba Emmanuel (Bukoto MidWest MP aspirant, yellow shirt): Â
"We were promised joint campaigns, but nothing was arranged. Now we must campaign alone, which is costly and divisive." Â
 Lubega Joseph Bazoonona (LC5 aspirant, yellow shirt): Â
"The NRM leadership failed us. If they can’t organise campaigns, how can they manage elections?" Â
Shamim Kavuma Nyinamashilling, a woman MP aspirant from Gomesi, says women candidates face challenges due to limited resources for separate campaigns. Hajji Muyanja Mbabaali, a Bukoto South MP aspirant, demands transparency and explains why joint campaigns were abandoned. Â
NRM officials are ready for joint campaigns once materials arrive. Defying NRM guidelines risks disqualification as party rules mandate unified campaigns.
