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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) party has gained more parliamentary seats during the 2021 General Election compared to 2016 polls, the party has said.The party president, Mr Jimmy Akena, while addressing the media at party headquarters in Kampala yesterday, said UPC has improved its performance this year, which is a big achievement in rebuilding the party.<\/p>\n

In the recent elections, UPC won nine MP seats, five LC5 positions, two municipal mayor seats, 160 district councillors seats, 50 sub-county chairpersons positions, and 700 Sub-county councilors across the country.\u201cIn 2006, we had nine MP seats, they were 10 in 2011 and in 2016, 6 MPs were elected from the party. We also secured one by-election,\u201d Mr Akena said.He called on the elected leaders to ensure good service delivery in their area of jurisdiction \u201cas we relentlessly fight against poverty, disease and ignorance\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo you UPC members and all-party leaders, let us continue with the congress work of mobilisation for the common good of the party. The results of 2021 General Election give us great hope and direction for future polls,\u201d Mr Akena said.On the issue of arrests and abductions in the country, Mr Akena said the ruling government should involve the local leaders and security agencies should always identify themselves when they are going to upset an arrest.\u201cAll arrested individuals should be presented to the courts of law and relatives notified of their whereabouts.<\/p>\n

However, we strongly caution the political leaders on spreading false information and propaganda aimed at increasing tension within our society,\u201d Mr Akena noted.Mr Patrick Achan, the MP-elect of Apac Municipality, said the 2021 General Election was the most peaceful election for UPC as far as he is concerned.\u201cIf you can rate the level of efficiency in the party, the number of members who showed interest, were nominated by Electoral Commission and contested, 90 per cent were successful,\u201d he said .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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