A day after the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) released a detailed roadmap for the by-election of the Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament (MP), the Uganda People’s Congress Party (UPC) has assured the general public that they are fielding a candidate for the Dokolo by-elections.

This was announced by the party spokesman, Faizo Muzeyi, on February 14, 2024, during the party’s weekly press release.

Muzeyi stated that the party is ready to field candidates for different positions, like the local government councils and special interest groups in Dokolo District.

“At the moment, the UPC leadership is working hand in hand with the local party leadership to organize the Dokolo District Conference that will produce the UPC flag bearers for all the vacant elective positions as declared by the Independent Electoral Commission,” he said.

The party spokesman also stated that, as UPC, they believe that the party shall unveil and present strong flag bearers for the nominations scheduled for March 11–12, 2024, and the party is confident that they will deliver victory to UPC.

“We call upon all UPC leadership and the entire membership in the Lango sub-region to massively mobilize all members, supporters, well-wishers, and all eligible persons to go and update their electoral credentials as well as register as voters in readiness for the by-elections.” He added.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) released a detailed roadmap on February 12, 2024, for the by-election of Dokolo District Woman MP and the by-election of Local Government Councillors (LGCs).

The by-elections are to be held on March 18 and 21, 2024, respectively.