Hoima security bans night discos organized by politicians ahead of NRM primaries
He warned that failure to comply would attract sanctions as per party regulations.
Hoima: The security team in Hoima District has imposed a ban on all night discos organized by politicians in the lead-up to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries.
This directive was issued during a joint campaign coordination meeting held at the Hoima District headquarters in Kasingo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
SP Lilian Birabwa, the District Police Commander (DPC) of Hoima Rural, stressed that law enforcement will not tolerate any form of violence during the campaign period. She warned that individuals arrested for causing violence will be denied bail until the conclusion of the primaries.
Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Michael Kyakashari Miramura, issued a stern warning to politicians, stating that those found organizing or participating in unauthorized night discos would be arrested and prosecuted.
The crackdown follows a violent incident at a disco in Kakindo Cell, Kakindo Parish, Bulindi Town Council, reportedly organized by a politician. The chaos left several individuals with severe stab wounds who are currently undergoing treatment at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital.
During the campaign meeting, several candidates voiced opinions on the ongoing joint campaign rallies. Amlan Tumusiime, aspiring Member of Parliament for Bugahya County, supported the joint rallies, noting they offer all candidates an equal platform to present their agendas. He argued that such rallies are mandated by NRM guidelines and are not optional. “If someone is scared of joint campaigns, they should consider withdrawing,” he remarked.
Uthuman Mugisha Mubarak, the incumbent LCV Chairman for Hoima District, criticized NRM candidates who skipped the meeting, saying their behavior suggests opposition tendencies. He urged the NRM District Registrar to strictly enforce the party’s joint rally guidelines.
Susan Asiimwe, aspiring Woman MP for Hoima District, expressed optimism that joint rallies would reduce political tensions and violence, citing the unity they symbolize.
Dr. Gerald Kasigwa, MP aspirant for Kigorobya County, raised concerns about potential vote rigging and called on the district registrar to guarantee free and fair primaries.
In response, Hoima District NRM Registrar Joseph Kutegeka instructed all candidates to report to his office to create a roadmap for the joint campaigns. He warned that failure to comply would attract sanctions as per party regulations. Kutegeka also assured the candidates of credible and transparent elections.
Amlan Tumusiime later confirmed that the NRM’s joint campaign guidelines had been released and that candidates would be reporting to the registrar’s office by 8:00 AM the next day to formalize the campaign roadmap despite some having already started holding rallies.
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