MICHAEL N
George Tusiime was on Tuesday declared the Secretary for Finance for Youth in Ntungamo District following an election held at the Electoral Commission offices in Ntungamo.
The election, conducted by ballot casting, involved two candidates: George Tusiime of the NRM party and Ritah Asasira, an Independent. A total of 105 delegates from the 34 sub-counties in Ntungamo District were eligible to vote. Other special interest groups, including PWDs, youth, and older persons, had their leaders unopposed, leaving the finance secretary for youth as the only contested position.
Speaking to Elizabeth Namirembe, the Assistant District Election Administrator for Ntungamo under the Electoral Commission, she confirmed that only representatives from the sub-county level were eligible to participate in the election. She further explained that the election was conducted in accordance with the Electoral Commission laws and under the supervision of the presiding officer, who guided the voting process.
George Tusiime, the NRM Youth flag bearer, appreciated the Electoral Commission for conducting a transparent process. He noted that the election was free and fair, with voters casting their ballots and leaving peacefully. He expressed confidence in the results.
Before voting commenced, Ritah Asasira, his independent opponent, expressed optimism about her chances of winning. She pledged to deliver better services if elected and commended the election process as fair and orderly while voters cast their ballots.
At the close of voting and after counting, the presiding officer, Assuman Muhangi, declared George Tusiime the winner with 47 votes, while Ritah Asasira polled 41 votes. Out of the 105 eligible voters, only 88 participated in the election.
