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Makerere University will tomorrow hold virtual guild presidential elections.

13 April, 2023
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There were doubts among students if the elections will take place following the disqualification of two candidates; National Unity platform- NUP flag bearer Margaret Nattabi and independent candidate Suleiman Namwoza for allegedly holding a public debate.


The nine spirants in the Guild Presidential race include; Sabiiti Akankunda, Julius Birigwa Robert Maseruka, Baraka Nkoyooyo, and Oremo Odwee. Others are Mark Ssebunya, Andrew Lubinga, Evans Murungi and Emmanuel Wanyama.

This will be the third time students are voting virtually since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a move that has drawn a lot of criticism from students.

Levi Tshilumba, the Chairperson of Makerere University Students Guild Electoral Commission said that the commission's independence is essential and is committed to ensuring a 

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