NUP fronts former FDC member as candidate for Omoro County by-election
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi (R), helps the newly elected flag bearer for the forthcoming by-election in Omoro County, Mr Simon Tolit Akecha, to wear a beret at the party head offices in Kampala on April 26, 2022. PHOTOS/ISAAC KASAMANI
National Unity Platform (NUP) has fronted former FDC member Simon Tolit Akecha as its flag-bearer in the forthcoming Omoro County by-election.
Mr Tolit triumphed over five other contestants for the same slot to emerge winner.
The Omoro seat fell vacant last month following the death of MP and former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.
NUP principal, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine said the party has high stakes in this election as they have to rubber stamp their support from the North.
Simon Tolit Akecha
"We shall win this because our flag bearer is experienced and determined. He ran last time and his victory was stolen by the dictator," Mr Kyagulanyi said.
Mr Tolit said he was confident he would win.
"We can say our campaigns have started now. I am very confident that this race is coming in our favor and we shall enjoy it," he said.
Mr Tolit has previously contested for the same seat on the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) ticket but lost to Oulanyah. Each time he lost, Mr Tolit petitioned court on grounds that Oulanyah stole the vote but the petition would be dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence.
