In a surprising turn of events, contestants in the Kamuli LCV race have put aside their rivalry and rallied behind the NRM flag bearer, Kaloli Dhizaala. This move is seen as a significant step towards unity and sanity in the district’s leadership.
Dhizaala, who has contested for the same seat three times, expressed his gratitude and humility at the development, stating that it is a “Christmas gift to the people of Kamuli.” He assured the public that he will adopt the best-valued manifestos from his fellow contestants and work together with them to serve the people of Kamuli.
The former contestants, including Sarah Auma, Thomas Ikanga, Emmanuel Songola, and David Kamaali, stated that they are rallying behind Dhizaala not only because he is the party flag bearer but also because they trust his capacity to carry out their manifestos and work together with them despite the competition.
“We have the same ideology, interests, and purpose, and we win together in the interest of the party,” said Sarah Auma, a former LCV Vice Chairperson. “We unconditionally rally behind you and hand you our manifestos, support, and loyalty.”
Daudi Kamaali, who has worked closely with Dhizaala, praised his integrity, principles, and passion to serve the people and bridge the gaps created by camps. “We have the same principles to restore dignity, integrity, and public confidence and trust in leadership,” Kamaali said.
Thomas Ikanga, a former Public Accountant, clarified that they have decided to rally behind Dhizaala because he embodies unity and is a pace-setter. “He is open for consultation, allows us to harness our resources and potentials to serve at appropriate capacities, best for Kamuli to rise and shine again,” Ikanga said.
Tito Ikanga, addressing the district sub-county chairmen, councilors, and opinion leaders, cautioned them against civil servants and political brokers who have plunged the district into chaos. “We complain of health workers extorting money from patients, but forget it is because they bought the jobs expensively,” Ikanga said. “The clique of civil servants who have colluded with MPs, contractors, and brokers to plunge our district down are all out fronting candidates loyal to them against public will.”
Charles Magaya, the Nabwigulu sub-county NRM Chairperson, urged Kamuli voters to put aside political camps and bridge the gaps to overhaul the rot that cripples service delivery. “Everybody is aware Kaloli is Kadaga’s candidate, but he has reached out to all camps, including some of us labeled Team Anita Mulamu,” Magaya said. “Like our Mzee Museveni, he also calls in even opposition voters, all because in the end, when elected, he will serve Kamuli people, not only NRM.”
Meanwhile, Robert Kalulu Owogutwe and Mubarak Ndhegwe, both from Buzaaya county, are still contesting for the district seat as independents. Kalulu is backed by a string of civil servants and power brokers, while Ndhegwe has a significant Muslim following in his Buzaaya county.
The development is seen as a significant boost to Dhizaala’s campaign, and it remains to be seen how the independent candidates will respond to the unity among the NRM contestants. As the election season heats up, the people of Kamuli will be watching closely to see how the candidates will work together to bring about positive change in the district.
