24 Ugandans express interest in 2021 presidential race
Friday March 06 2020
Ugandans Francis Elton Nyero Lakalle, Robert Kyagulanyi and Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde have expressed interest in running for president in 2021. PHOTOS | DAILY MONITOR
At least 24 people have officially declared their intention to run for president in the 2021 Ugandan election in their bid to unseat incumbent Yower Museveni.
Among those who have notified the Electoral Commission (EC) are Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine and Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde (former security minister).
More people could express interest soon as some political parties are yet to convene their national delegates conferences to elect their presidential flag bearers.
People Power leader Bobi Wine had, in July 2019, declared he would run for president.
Earlier, in March 2019, ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) lawmakers endorsed incumbent Yoweri Museveni to continue leading the party and the state.
A month later, Uganda's Supreme Court upheld a decision to remove an age cap of 75 for presidential contenders, paving the way for Mr Museveni to run again in 2021 at the age of 76.
Kampala-based lawyer Male Mabirizi Kiwanuka challenged the constitutionality of changes in Uganda’s presidential term and age limits, and the case at the East African Court of Justice could deal a blow to President Museveni’s bid to remain in power.
President Museveni has been in power for 34 years.
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The 24 aspirants
Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine
Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde
Francis Elton Nyero Lakalle
Elton Joseph Mabirizi
Dr Moses Khalim Amin
Timothy Mugerwa
Apostle Ben Israel Sseninde
Bob Paul Akileng
Isaac Sendagire Salongo
Mathias Semusu
Joseph Mwambazi
Stephen Kaweesa
Christopher Rubaga
Ambrose Kyomukama
Charles Mutaasa Kafeero
Dr Joel Senkimpi
Yosam Makooma Tunawooza
Fred Mwesigye
John Herbert Nkangabwa
Moses Byamugisha
Fred Chemuko Wakuri
Maguru Ruhinda
Edward Nyonzima
Grace Kabarungi Muluya