{UAH} NRM PRIMARIES: WIN, LOSS OR MORE OF THE SAME?

Many of us are celebrating some wins and losses among the just concluded NRM parliamentary primaries. One loss that seems to have caused celebration is that of Evelyn Anite, who, as it looks, was not liked countrywide, across the political divide. Several other big shots lost in the primaries. My biggest concern is about the implication of this election...

1) Is this a win for the people who felt they needed change? Could it be a writing on the wall for the old man, that some of his choices are not accepted by the people yet they remain silent (probably out of fear of the repercussions of speaking out)?

2) Is it a win for the predominantly new faces, who have capitalised on the annoying political actions of those people that were voted out during these primaries? It is very evident in Uganda's politics today. When people dislike someone, they support anyone regardless of their character, so long as the person opposes the individual they dont like.

3) Is it a loss for the NRM, in that, with its supposedly strong candidates out of the competition, the opposition will most likely defeat these new faces that have been elected? This could be a win for the opposition, especially after rumours of it's support for some of these new faces were spread by NRM leaders.

4) Is it a win for the so-called mafia, who allegedly fronted candidates against those that they disliked? The NRM spokesman, Mulindwa, said that the election had helped voters clean the party...but leaving those who are alleged to be part of the mafia intact! Actually, this would be trickery; making people believe that things were going to get better, yet the election just entrenched some individuals deeper in power.

5) Is this a loss for me or you, a person who expects better service delivery? I am greatly afraid of new faces being fronted by old faces to eject their political enemies. It means that the principles of the new faces are already compromised, and we should not expect much from them. Actually, several of them might be targeting eating opportunities, just like most us probably would. Life is full of financial needs that must be met.

6) One thing I am sure about is that this is a loss for Anite and a win for millions of Ugandans who are celebrating her loss. But we ought to remember that Anite was just a symptom. And the loss only makes me wonder about what the presidential election would be like if we were to vote by lining up instead of secret ballot.

By Hilz Byakwaga

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