By OUR REPORTER
The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, yesterday, monitored the ongoing Local Council II (LC II) elections in Kampala, visiting MTG Gogonya 2 Polling Station in Nsambya to observe the electoral process.
During her visit, Hajjat Namyalo interacted with voters and election officials, closely observing the voting and tallying processes as residents exercised their democratic right to choose their parish leadership.
Following the completion of voting and tallying, Parish Election Officer Pyoto Rogers declared Lubowa Fred the winner of the LC II Chairperson race for Central Parish, after securing 149 votes.
Strengthening Grassroots Governance
The LC II elections form an important part of efforts to strengthen grassroots governance in Uganda. Parish-level leaders play a vital role in linking communities to the broader local government structure, mobilising residents and contributing to the identification and implementation of priorities that directly affect their communities.
For the National Resistance Movement (NRM), strong grassroots leadership remains central to translating government programmes and development initiatives into meaningful impact at the community level. Monitoring and actively participating in the democratic process at this level underscores the importance of ensuring that communities have accountable and responsive leaders who understand local needs.
A Commitment to Community Engagement
Hajjat Namyalo’s visit reflects the continued commitment to engaging with communities at the grassroots and encouraging peaceful, orderly, and participatory elections as Ugandans choose the leaders who will serve them at the parish level.
Speaking during her tour, she reaffirmed the importance of supporting leaders who will work closely with residents to address community priorities and strengthen the link between citizens and the wider local government structure.
The LC II elections continue across the country as part of the broader exercise to renew local council leadership at various levels.