Africa-Press – Uganda. Tensions are rising within the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Rubaga as members demand greater transparency and integrity in the distribution of party cards to parliamentary aspirants ahead of the upcoming elections.
In Rubaga North, members have appealed to the party’s electoral committee to ensure a fair and accountable vetting process, stressing that cards should be awarded based on merit, commitment to party values, and capacity to serve the people—not personal ambition.
“The electoral committee must act as a credible bridge between the people and the party leadership,” said one party mobilizer during a community meeting in Rubaga North.
“We don’t want candidates who are in it for themselves. The card must go to someone who will genuinely represent the interests of our community and uphold the ideals of NUP.”
This comes as NUP prepares to officially issue party cards to parliamentary aspirants starting Monday, marking a crucial step in the run-up to a closely watched by-election.
In Rubaga South, the race for the party’s endorsement is particularly competitive, with four contenders vying for the NUP ticket: incumbent Member of Parliament Aloysius Mukasa, Eugenia Nassolo, political activist Mugga Adam Swift, and comedian-turned-politician Rein.
During recent consultative meetings, NUP supporters and local councillors voiced concerns about the character and loyalty of some aspirants.
They urged the party’s leadership to thoroughly vet all candidates to prevent defections or internal sabotage.
“We want the party card to go to someone who can truly be accountable to the people—not just someone chasing popularity or personal gain,” said one councillor.
“This election is not just about winning a seat. It’s about protecting the credibility of our party and safeguarding the presidential vote of our leader, Robert Kyagulanyi.”
There are growing fears that certain aspirants may be secretly engaging with rival political factions and could defect after securing the party’s endorsement.
Members are calling for stringent background checks and loyalty assessments before the final decision is made.
Among the contenders, incumbent MP Aloysius Mukasa appears to maintain significant grassroots support.
NUP members commended him for his consistent efforts to strengthen the party in Rubaga South, noting his clean political record and visible community engagement.
“Mukasa has stood by the people and by the party through thick and thin,” said a youth leader from Rubaga South.
“He hasn’t brought the party into disrepute, and many of us still believe he is the best candidate to carry the NUP flag forward.”
As the party’s vetting process enters its final stages, Rubaga residents are watching closely, hoping NUP will rise to the occasion and choose candidates who reflect its founding principles of people power, accountability, and service to community.
The distribution of party cards is expected to play a defining role in shaping the parliamentary by-election outcome and could set a precedent for how NUP manages internal elections nationwide going forward.
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