The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has defeated First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga to become the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Second National Vice-Chairperson (Female).
According to results declared by Dr Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, Among polled 11,680 votes (92.8 percent) against Kadaga’s 902 votes (7.2 percent). Out of 12,582 votes cast, Among secured the highest, making her the duly elected 2nd National Vice-Chairperson (Female).
The NRM voted for Central Executive Committee (CEC) members at its National Delegates’ Conference in Kololo.
Other winners include Rtd Lt Moses Mushabe as NRM (CEC) National Chairperson of the Veterans League.
Ann Ruyondo Lumumba won as Secretary of Finance for the NRM Women's League, while Adrine Kobusingye was elected National Chairperson of the NRM Women's League.
Arinaitwe Rwakajara won as Workers MP flagbearer and Chairperson of the Workers League. Shafik Mwanje was elected Chairperson of the PWDs League, and Penina Busingye Kabingani became Chairperson of the Elders' League.
David Echodu was declared National Vice Chairperson on the CEC for Eastern Uganda, while Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune won as NRM Vice Chairperson for Central Region (Buganda).
President Museveni suspended elections for the NRM Entrepreneurs League after allegations of bribery and irregularities in the contest between businessmen Hassan Basajjabalaba and Ceasar Mulenga.
