Go and vote in Local Govt elections, Museveni urges Ugandans

As the country goes to the polls again tomorrow, President Yoweri Museveni has urged Ugandans across the country and specifically in Kampala to turn up and exercise their right to vote, assuring them of security.

Museveni's full message released to the media stated:

Fellow Ugandans, I thank all of you for participating in the recently concluded Presidential and Parliamentary elections, where the NRM emerged victorious.

I also want to specifically thank all those who voted and delivered this resounding victory ensuring steady progress for Uganda. Your participation in the election and commitment to a peaceful process ensured that Uganda remains peaceful and stable.

Security was guaranteed during the presidential and parliamentary elections. The president has assured Ugandans everything is okay ahead of tomorrow's Local Govt elections, and has urged people to vote

However of late, I have received numerous reports of threats and intimidation of supporters, election officials and candidates aimed at discouraging them from participating in the local council elections.

I want to assure every Ugandan across the country; especially those in the Kampala area that nobody has the capacity to intimidate you or deny you your right to vote.

Your security is guaranteed as you exercise this right. As in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections, the local council elections shall be peaceful and successful. I encourage all our voters in the forthcoming local council elections to vote the NRM flag bearers in large numbers.

For God and My Country
H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
President of the Republic of Uganda