Lawyer Nalukoola Takes NUP Flag for Kawempe North By-election

Lawyer Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola is named the flagbearer for the opposition National Unity Platform party ahead of its defence of the Kawempe North MP seat in the by-election due March 13

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed City lawyer Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as its flagbearer for the Kawempe North by-election.

Mr Nalukoola beat stiff competition in a crowded party race that included nine other aspirants, including Muhammad Lussa Luwemba, a former aide and confidante of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya who had to change his name, religion and even invoke divine help for the ticket.

Mr Ssegirinya, who died on January 9, held the seat for the biggest opposition party by Parliament representation after winning the 2021 race.

The by-election takes place on March 13 with NUP the hot favourite to retain the metropolitan seat.

The party had earlier compelled each of the 10 aspirants into a written agreement that they would not pursue independent interests in the event they lost the race for the flag.

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