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Barekye Arcangel the Bushenyi district NRM registrar
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Bushenyi – The Bushenyi NRM secretariat has scheduled fresh elections for May 8, 2025, to elect LC1 flagbearers and structural leaders in four villages where polls were postponed due to chaos and tensions.
Bushenyi District NRM Registrar Arcangel Barekye confirmed that the new polls were organized in response to disruptions that marred the LC1 elections held on May 6, 2025.
The affected areas include Bwatogo Cell in Central Division, Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality; Tea Estate Mashonga in Butare-Kamuhunga; Rwencekye Cell in Bumbaire Sub-county; and Rwemigobora in Ishaka Division.
“We were unable to conduct elections in these four villages due to chaos and disagreements among members. As the secretariat, we have scheduled fresh elections in these areas tomorrow,” Barekye said.
He urged party members to remain calm and patient.
“Fighting and quarreling over elections is not a solution. We ask all our members to exercise restraint as we organize to conclude the process,” he emphasized.
Despite the setbacks in the four villages, Barekye noted that elections in over 571 villages were conducted freely and fairly. He encouraged anyone dissatisfied with the results to use formal channels for redress.
“Generally, the elections were free and fair in the rest of the villages. For those who feel aggrieved, I encourage you to file formal petitions with the secretariat instead of dividing party members,” he added.
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