The household of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya faces inner competitors as one among 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 skill to guide, citing her shut relationship together with her late husband throughout his tenure in workplace. “I consider I’ve the abilities and information to serve the individuals of Kawempe North. I’m able to proceed from the place my husband left off,” she stated throughout an interview with a neighborhood 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 individuals of Kawempe North to vote for Alex Luwemba. We are assured they won’t remorse supporting him,” Nakajumba said.
In addition to Akandiida and Luwemba, the race for the NUP ticket contains Magala Umar, the social gathering’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.
