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There was drama in Mukono District during the Women's Council elections on Thursday after several men were arrested for allegedly disguising themselves as women in an attempt to take part in the women-only vote.
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The most unusual incident occurred at Kiwanga-Lwanda Cell in Goma Division, where two unidentified men reportedly arrived dressed in full traditional female attire, including gomesi, hijabs, wigs, glasses and lipstick, hoping to blend in with female voters. However, election officials became suspicious, leading to their arrest and handover to police. Two other suspected accomplices reportedly escaped before they could be apprehended.
At St. Paul Catholic Parish polling station in Mukono Central Division, the voting exercise was briefly disrupted after Wantoni Police arrested three more men accused of interfering with the election. Among those reportedly involved was the husband of one of the contestants, Lady Florence Nabuguzi, who was accused of attempting to participate in the women-only election. Two youths, identified only as Didiz and Gideon, were also removed by police and residents after allegedly campaigning for an NRM candidate at the polling station.
The elections also saw disputes over the voting process. At Nama 2 Village in Nama Sub-county, independent candidate Florence Namyalo withdrew from the race, alleging irregularities in the voters' register. She claimed that voters from neighbouring Buyuki Village had been included on Nama 2's register and accused election officials of ignoring her complaints before declaring Betty Nasaze elected unopposed.
Despite the isolated incidents, several women emerged victorious. Florence Nakyeyune won in Kiwanga-Lwanda Village, Sherina Nansubuga secured victory in Kavule Cell and pledged to champion women's and children's rights while fighting gender-based violence, and Suzan Mayanja was elected in Kitega Village, promising to work closely with residents.
Mukono Central Division Electoral Officer Robert Sekirya described the elections as largely peaceful despite the disruptions. By press time, police had not released the identities of the arrested suspects, and investigations were ongoing.
Source: Nile post UG
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The most unusual incident occurred at Kiwanga-Lwanda Cell in Goma Division, where two unidentified men reportedly arrived dressed in full traditional female attire, including gomesi, hijabs, wigs, glasses and lipstick, hoping to blend in with female voters. However, election officials became suspicious, leading to their arrest and handover to police. Two other suspected accomplices reportedly escaped before they could be apprehended.
At St. Paul Catholic Parish polling station in Mukono Central Division, the voting exercise was briefly disrupted after Wantoni Police arrested three more men accused of interfering with the election. Among those reportedly involved was the husband of one of the contestants, Lady Florence Nabuguzi, who was accused of attempting to participate in the women-only election. Two youths, identified only as Didiz and Gideon, were also removed by police and residents after allegedly campaigning for an NRM candidate at the polling station.
The elections also saw disputes over the voting process. At Nama 2 Village in Nama Sub-county, independent candidate Florence Namyalo withdrew from the race, alleging irregularities in the voters' register. She claimed that voters from neighbouring Buyuki Village had been included on Nama 2's register and accused election officials of ignoring her complaints before declaring Betty Nasaze elected unopposed.
Despite the isolated incidents, several women emerged victorious. Florence Nakyeyune won in Kiwanga-Lwanda Village, Sherina Nansubuga secured victory in Kavule Cell and pledged to champion women's and children's rights while fighting gender-based violence, and Suzan Mayanja was elected in Kitega Village, promising to work closely with residents.
Mukono Central Division Electoral Officer Robert Sekirya described the elections as largely peaceful despite the disruptions. By press time, police had not released the identities of the arrested suspects, and investigations were ongoing.
Source: Nile post UG