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Adjumani West By-Election Slow Start | Uganda News
The Adjumani West by-election, triggered by the death of former MP General Moses Ali, began quietly as voters stayed home—many at work or on farms—despite over 51,000 registered voters. The race pits NRM’s James Leku Pili against independent Gaspar Draga, who’s campaigning door-to-door on vocational education, infrastructure, and healthcare. While turnout lagged, observers noted a peaceful vote with functioning biometric machines; NRM had agents at all 114 stations, while Draga did not. Officials say low early turnout is normal for by-elections, possibly influenced by internal party dynamics…
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