The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has dismissed long-standing allegations that candidates must pay money to secure the party’s ticket.
Kyagulanyi acknowledged that some individuals may be scamming people under false pretenses but urged anyone encountering such fraudulent activities to report them to the party leadership immediately.
“If anyone asks you for money to secure the NUP ticket, report them immediately because it is wrong,” he emphasized. He also warned those who deceive people by claiming they have access to senior party leaders, urging them to stop exploiting others.
“Having access to Joel Ssenyonyi, Lewis Rubongoya, or any NUP leadership does not give you the right to scam people,” he stated.
Kyagulanyi reiterated that NUP does not classify its members into different ranks, emphasizing that everyone within the party is treated equally.
“In NUP, we are all equal. No one is above the other; everyone has an equal right within the party,” he affirmed.
Since their first general elections in 2021, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has faced accusations that candidates are required to pay approximately 300 million Ugandan shillings to secure the party’s ticket. Critics claim this favors wealthier candidates over those who cannot afford such a fee.
However, NUP leaders have repeatedly denied these claims, insisting that the party follows a well-structured and transparent process for candidate selection.
