vacant. So, within the 60 days, the process for a new election to replace Dr Tumwesigye will be clear, ” Mr Taremwa said.

Sheema district is to hold a parliamentary election as Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye opted for the municipality. (FILE PHOTO)

Dr Tumwesigye, who is also the minister of science and technology, caused uproar in Sheema when he opted to go for the municipal MP seat yet he was still holding the Sheema North MP.

Candidates with whom he contested the NRM party flag protested, with some describing his move as illegal and selfish. One of them, David Kamukama, later petitioned the party electoral commission over the matter.

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