By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
DOKOLO
At least six candidates have today been duly nominated to contest for Dokolo District Woman MP by close of business on day one.
According to the Dokolo district electoral commission returning officer, Erikwaine Ngobi, four of the nominated candidates are vying on party tickets while two are independent candidates.
They include; Adongo Janet Rose (NRM), Alwoc Austin Ogwal Rosemary (FDC), Aguti Sarah (UPC), Akullo Esther-Obot (Ind), Ageno Harriet (NUP),& Lalam Grace Hanna (Ind).
Nomination of candidates for the by-election of District Woman MP, Dokolo and Councillors in electoral Areas in Dokolo district where vacancies exist started today March 11 and will close tomorrow March 12, at 5:00pm.
Earlier today, the FDC spokesperson John Kikonyogo warned against the use of money, security personnel by the ruling NRM to bribe and intimidate voters in Dokolo. He called on the voters not to bow out to the intimidations but exercise their political rights without fear saying as the party they will summon all means possible to safe guard their votes.
Dokolo Woman member of parliament by-election is slated for Thursday March 21, 2024.
