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NUP defends 2026 parliamentary flag bearer list that dropped incumbent MPs including Medard Sseggona

Election Related Single source Uganda (national) 30 Sep 2025 Severity: 1/5

According to ChimpReports, NUP Elections Management Committee member John Mary Ssebuwufu defended the party's selection of parliamentary flag bearers for 2026, which left out several incumbent MPs. He said grassroots support counted for 60 percent of the assessment. In Busiro East, incumbent MP Medard Sseggona was dropped in favour of singer Mathias Walukaga.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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