Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change – FDC and the Democratic Party have cited disunity, intimidation and voter bribery as the cause of their dismal performance across Acholi region, in recent elections. Acholi has been a stronghold for the two opposition political parties over the years. …
Read More »Incumbent MPs in Acholi plead for re-election to complete unfinished tasks
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Incumbent Members of Parliament from different constituencies in Acholi sub-region are pleading with their voters to re-elect them during the 2021 polls to enable them to accomplish unfinished tasks. The MPs include those who were elected in 2016 and are serving their first term of …
Read More »Leaders, voters in Acholi task Museveni on unfulfilled pledges
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supporters of National Resistance Movement-NRM have asked the party’s presidential candidate, President Museveni to fulfill his past pledges. Museveni will campaign in Gulu City on Monday before heading to neighbouring Kitgum District. However, Museveni faces a big hurdle to retain and attract more support over …
Read More »Task force disregards MP’s ideas on use of COVID-19 funds
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Gulu District COVID-19 taskforce has disregarded suggestions by area MPs’ on the utilization of the 20 million Shillings from Parliament. The money was given to each legislator to facilitate their activities on the management and control of coronavirus disease. But amidst controversy on the …
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