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Political Parties want  nomination fees reduced by 50%

Political Parties under their umbrella association, the National Consultative Forum (NCF) want nomination fees in Uganda’s general elections cut by a whopping 50%—saying the development will spur inclusive participation and leadership.

Speaking during a one day consultative meeting on electoral reforms organized by NCF in partnership with Sensitise Uganda and the International Republican Insititute (IRI), representatives from different political parties said there’s no direct correlation between somebody being wealthy and being a good leader —suggesting that nomination fees need to be reduced by more than a half.

“If you look at the amount of money that is paid as nomination fees beginning from the highest office of the president, then moving down to the Members of Parliament, LC5 and others, the money is too much and we are saying that the new law looks at reducing it at least by 50% so that all eligible people who may not necessarily be rich Ugandans can be able to participate in elections and in the governance of their country,” Ms. Jolly Mugisha, the Chairperson of the National Consultative Forum told reporters. https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2022/10/political-parties-want-soldiers-thrown-out-of-the-electoral-process-nomination-fees-reduced-by-50.html