The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has retained the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament seat after its candidate, Idah Nabayigga, emerged victorious in Wednesday’s parliamentary by-election.
Kalangala District Returning Officer Ronald Agaba declared Nabayigga the winner after the completion of polling, vote counting and tallying across the island district.
According to the official results released by the Electoral Commission, Nabayigga secured 12,642 votes, comfortably defeating five other candidates to clinch the parliamentary seat.
National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Irene Nampala finished second with 7,474 votes, while Independent candidate Sharifah Babirye polled 244 votes. Hellen Flavia Nagawa garnered 217 votes, and Agnes Nassuuna received 34 votes.
Announcing the results, Returning Officer Ronald Agaba said the election was conducted in accordance with the provisions of Uganda’s electoral laws following the successful completion of polling and tallying.
The Electoral Commission congratulated the NRM candidate on her victory and thanked voters, candidates, political parties, security agencies, election officials, accredited observers and the media for contributing to a peaceful electoral process.
In a statement issued after the declaration of results, the Commission commended all stakeholders for observing electoral guidelines throughout the by-election.
The victory enables the ruling NRM to maintain its representation in Kalangala District, strengthening its political presence in the island constituency.
Nabayigga is expected to represent the women of Kalangala District in the 12th Parliament, where she will advocate for issues affecting the island communities, including fisheries, transport, health services, tourism and socioeconomic development.
Political analysts say the outcome reinforces the NRM’s support base in Kalangala, despite a competitive contest from the opposition National Unity Platform.
The by-election was conducted following the Electoral Commission’s completion of all statutory electoral processes, with polling taking place peacefully across the district under the supervision of election officials and security personnel.
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