First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga has cautioned Busoga residents against pretending to support politicians during campaigns only to deny them votes on election day.
She noted that she often receives a warm reception during campaigns, but performs poorly in elections.
“I am disturbed when I see you happy during my address but your support is not maintained as polling goes on,” Ms Kadaga said.
She made the remarks while campaigning for President Yoweri Museveni and NRM flag bearers in Bugweri District. Ms Kadaga advised voters to vote for all NRM flag bearers to protect party interests.
She promised to compel the government to set up industries in Bugweri if land is provided for the industrial park.
“Last week, we were in the cabinet discussing industrial allocations and I asked those people to find slots for Busoga,” Ms. Kadaga said.
The Bugweri District woman seat NRM flag bearer, Amina Nalugoda, petitioned the government to upgrade Busesa health centre IV to a hospital to improve healthcare services.
She disclosed that male and female patients currently share a ward due to the facility’s small size.
“Hon Prime Minister, the district is not doing well in the health sector because the health IV is small, I request that the government look into this matter for upgrades to enable people to enjoy services in it,” Ms Nalugoda said.
She also requested the construction of a Tamarac road, especially the one from Nandwe to Busembatya, and a building to commemorate the late Kirunda Kivejinja, a former Minister in the NRM government.
The Bugweri county NRM flag bearer, Sadara Wandera, said education is a priority, and he will ensure schools in the constituency receive attention.
An LC1 Chairperson, Yusuf Sonko, asked Ms. Kadaga to help advocate for the creation of another constituency, citing Bugweri’s large population.
The LC5 NRM flag bearer, Swaliki Lukaba, decried high corruption in the area, promising to fight it if elected.