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It should be noted that UPC’s Eunice Otuko Apio emerged victorious with 15,718 votes in the by-election. She was however closely followed by NRM’s Engola Okello Samuel with 15,161 votes. NUP and FDC candidates didn’t even make a thousand votes.
In a long tweet, Museveni referred to UPC as allies. Museveni further condemned all the ‘law breakers’ who pre-ticked the ballot papers on behalf of the voters. This is in no way an NRM conduct and as an act of treason, his party should never be part and parcel of it.
“Congratulations to our allies, the UPC and for the candidate, Eunice Apio, for winning the Oyam District by-elections. Congratulations also to the NRM and the candidate Engola Junior because the difference between the two was very small.”
“If UPC cheated in any way, the NRM can follow the legal channels. I condemn and demand action against the law-breakers that are said to have ticked the ballots on behalf of the voters. This is treason and no NRM should ever take part in that crime.”
The President further said that electoral malpractice has been a game of the opposition around Kampala. And his NRM incompetent officials have failed to nab them.
Furthermore, he insisted on a revamp in the election process saying that it should be electronic as this reduces chances of election malpractice. Apparently, the President revealed that he always congratulates UPC and DP because they haven’t been disruptive as other opposition political parties.
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