Dr. Odoi made the announcement today in a press conference held at his offices at plot 13 Kyadodo road Kampala.
“In line with Rule 10 of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus Rules of Procedure, the NRM Electoral Commission hereby calls for Expression of Interest for the position of NRM Flagbearer for Member of Parliament to the East African Legislative Assembly for the 2022 — 2027 term of Office,” said Tanga in a notice dated June 28, 2022.
There are six (6) Members of Parliament in the East African Legislative Assembly.
For one to be eligible to contest for Member of Parliament to the East African Legislative Assembly on NRM Ticket, one must meet the following minimum requirements; i) Must be a Ugandan Citizen, ii) Must be 18 years and above, iii) Must be a Member of the NRM Party.
One must also have attained education of at least “A” Level OR its equivalent, must not be a public servant and must not be a member of the armed forces i.e. the Army, Police and Prisons.
Other requirements are; one must be a Registered Voter in the National Electoral Commission Voters Register and must not be a Cultural or Traditional Leader.
“For emphasis, eligibility for candidature to the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda applies,” the notice said.
“All NRM Members of Parliament are eligible to vote.”
The procedure for the Primaries shall be as follows;
Any member who wishes to contest for the position of NRM Flagbearer for Member of Parliament to the East African Legislative Assembly shall deliver a written Expression of Interest and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the Chairperson, NRM Electoral Commission at Plot 13, Kyadondo Road or electronically to nrmelectoralcommission@gmail.com starting today Tuesday 28th June at 2:00pm to Thursday 30th June at 5:00pm.
On Friday 1st July 2022, the NRM Electoral Commission shall present names of the interested Candidates to the NRM Central Executive Committee which, upon consideration, shall recommend names for election to the NRM Parliamentary Caucus.
The NRM Electoral Commission shall appoint a date, time and place for the nomination and election of the Candidates.