EC to meet with presidential candidates
Nov 05, 2015
The Electoral Commission (EC) will on Thursday hold a meeting with all presidential candidates to harmonize their campaign programs to avoid clashing in the field.
By Vision Reporter
The Electoral Commission (EC) will on Thursday hold a meeting with the eight presidential candidates who have qualified to participate in next year’s general election in Kampala.
The electoral body says it wants to harmonize their upcoming campaigns in order to reduce or avoid the tension and possible violence that might arise if two or more parties campaigned in the same area at the same time
The EC chairperson, Badru Kiggundu says the candidates shall also sign a memorandum of understanding as a commitment to follow the harmonized program.
He warned candidates against campaigning before the November 9, which is the official day for starting campaigns.
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