Africa-Press – Uganda. The NRM party primaries in Mityana Municipality witnessed unusually low voter turnout, with some candidates blaming poor planning by the party’s Electoral Commission, while others praised the process as peaceful and credible.
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries in Mityana Municipality were on Wednesday characterised by a notably low voter turnout, raising concerns among both aspirants and election observers.
Gabriel Mpoza, one of the contestants for the party flag, faulted the NRM Electoral Commission for what he described as disorganisation and inadequate preparation.
“There was a lack of coordination and transparency in the voting process,” Mpoza said.
“Candidates had to carry their posters to every village, which was difficult for me as a candidate. The NRM EC should revise its preparations for future elections.”
Mpoza’s frustration was not echoed by all contestants. Esther Ndyanabo, another flag bearer hopeful, dismissed the claims of mismanagement, instead praising the conduct of the primaries.
“This process has been conducted in accordance with the party’s electoral guidelines. The turnout may have been low, but the exercise was generally smooth and credible,” she said.
Although the party is yet to release official voter turnout figures, early estimates indicate a significant drop in participation compared to previous NRM primaries in the area.
Mityana Municipality, considered a strategic political battleground, often attracts heightened interest from both party officials and the public during elections.
The current low participation has sparked calls for the NRM Electoral Commission to re-evaluate its logistical strategies and improve engagement with voters.
As the tallying of votes continues, candidates and their supporters remain anxious, with appeals for transparency and reforms in the party’s internal electoral process growing louder.
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