By KT Reporter
As Uganda prepares for its general elections on Thursday, voters will elect the President, Members of Parliament, and local leaders. Historically, election periods in the country have occasionally been marred by tensions and sporadic violence.
In the Bunyoro sub-region, women are calling on voters to exercise their constitutional rights peacefully, emphasizing the importance of unity, tolerance, and adherence to electoral guidelines.
As the voting day draws nearer, women are calling for a violence-free election to ensure peace and stability. Lydia Asobora, a resident of Kagadi Town Council, says the preservation of peace and unity is paramount throughout the electoral process.
She urged fellow voters to embrace peace during and after the elections. She warned that any form of violence or hate speech that could jeopardize peace during the entire electoral process should not be tolerated.
Betty Kusiima, from Kalyabuhire in Hoima City, says voters and candidates need to embrace tolerance, respect for one another, and put the country’s peace above personal ambition. She adds that this will help ensure that peace prevails.
Darlson Nyamijumbi, a resident of Kitahura Cell in Buliisa Town Council, has appealed to fellow women and other voters across the country to embrace peace and love.
She emphasized that maintaining peace and protecting citizens’ rights during the election period should remain a top priority. She also urged security personnel to exercise restraint to allow the smooth conduct of the elections.
Oliver Kabonesa, a voter in Biiso Town Council, Buliisa, challenged candidates vying for various elective positions to strictly adhere to the Electoral Commission guidelines as polling day approaches. She emphasized that candidates should be at the forefront of preaching for peace and reminding voters of the importance of participating in all voting exercises.
Hope Aganyira, from Masindi, said Ugandans should be allowed to freely choose leaders of their leaders while embracing peace, togetherness, and unity.
She urged the relevant authorities to establish sufficient measures to safeguard peace, justice, and the integrity of the elections.
Caroline Nashemeza, the Kagadi Resident District Commissioner (RDC), said voters from across the country should be at the center of preserving peace and unity.
She assured the public that security personnel will ensure the electoral process is conducted with dignity, integrity, fairness, and respect for the Constitution.
Beatrace Wembabazi, the flag bearer for the Hoima Woman MP seat, called on the electorate to remain united, peaceful, and cooperative as the general elections draw nearer.
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