The household of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya faces inside competitors as one in all his widows, Twayira Akandiida, has introduced her intention to contest for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat. This comes after the household had earlier endorsed Alex Luwemba, Ssegirinya’s former private assistant, for the place.
Twayira Akandiida expressed confidence in her capability to steer, citing her shut relationship together with her late husband throughout his tenure in workplace. “I consider I’ve the talents and information to serve the folks of Kawempe North. I’m able to proceed from the place my husband left off,” she mentioned throughout an interview with an area TV station.
However, Akandiida’s bid faces competitors from Luwemba, who has the backing of Ssegirinya’s mom, Justin Nakajumba. “We need NUP and the folks of Kawempe North to vote for Alex Luwemba. We are assured they won’t remorse supporting him,” Nakajumba acknowledged.
In addition to Akandiida and Luwemba, the race for the NUP ticket consists of Magala Umar, the occasion’s registrar for Kawempe division, in addition to seasoned lawyer Luyimbazi Nalukoola and different aspirants.
The contest for the Kawempe North seat is predicted to be extremely aggressive, with every candidate vying to uphold the late MP’s legacy whereas addressing the wants of the constituency.