By Patriot Corps
Bishop Edward Stanley Engena Maitum, son of Uganda’s former president Apollo Milton Obote, has taken a surprising stance by running as an independent candidate in the Kawempe North by-election, despite his family’s historical ties to the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party. This decision is all the more surprising given his family’s legacy, with his father founding the UPC in 1960.
The UPC does not have a candidate in the Kawempe North by-election, making it a prime opportunity for Bishop Engena Maitum to carry the party’s flag and potentially win the seat. However, he has opted to go against the party’s interests and run independently, leaving many to wonder about the underlying reasons behind his decision.
Speaking on a voice call on Voice of Lango this morning 1st March 2025, Bishop Engena Maitum stated that he would have still chosen to run as an independent, even if the UPC had fielded a candidate. This revelation has raised eyebrows, with many speculating about potential tensions within the UPC party.
Bishop Engena Maitum has also addressed questions about why he’s standing in Kawempe, citing that it’s his constitutional right and that his mother, Miria Kalule Obote, the wife of Apollo Milton Obote, was born in Kawempe. This personal connection to the area may have influenced his decision to run in the by-election.
Bishop Engena Maitum’s move has also sparked concerns that his decision to run independently may impact the by-election’s outcome. As the campaign season heats up, all eyes are on Bishop Engena Maitum, wondering what prompted his decision to run independently. Was it a desire to distance himself from the UPC’s legacy, or a strategic move to appeal to a broader base of voters? Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: Bishop Engena Maitum’s decision has added a new layer of complexity to the Kawempe North by-election, and the outcome is far from certain.
As the situation continues to unfold, many are left wondering what the future holds for Bishop Engena Maitum and the UPC party. One thing is certain, however: the Kawempe North by-election will be a contest to watch, with implications that will be felt far beyond the constituency’s borders.
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