Muntu v Besigye: Who will take the day?
Sep 02, 2015
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) delegates'' conference is underway at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) delegates' conference got underway at Namboole Stadium, with the agenda being topped by the election of a presidential flag bearer for 2016 polls. Norah Mukimba gives LIVE updates from Namboole:
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1:31pm: Rumour going around is that most of the delegates were blocked from entering the conference hall, while non-delegates entered. Everyone has been sent outside except the international and local observers
1:18pm: Delegates told to go out of the conference. According to a delegate Richard Wadumba, the FDC electoral commission suspects some people who are not delegates have entered the conference hall. They will screened again before they enter.
1:08pm: Confusion reigns as eager voters wait patiently to vote their candidates before they (candidates) speak
1:03pm: Col. Kizza Besigye stands up to speak. His supporters are chanting: "Our man, Besigye! Our man!"
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