Why Ex-Minister Kutesa daughter Musherure Dropped out of Mawogola North Race

Shartsi Kutesa Musherure shocked everyone when she quit the race for parliament just weeks before voting starts. The current MP for Mawogola North said she was stepping back to keep peace inside the ruling NRM party. She also wanted to protect her supporters from violence like what happened during the last primary elections. Musherure said she respects President Museveni and wants to follow his guidance. Her sudden exit changes everything for the upcoming contest.

Aine Kaguta Sodo jumped back into the political fight after getting approval from his older brother. The President gave Sodo the green light to run for the parliamentary seat. Sodo went to Kampala last week and officially signed up as a candidate. He told reporters that Museveni agreed to let him compete this time around. The presidential brother feels ready to take on the challenge again.

These two politicians fought a nasty battle back in 2021 that turned violent and ugly. State House officials had to step in and calm things down between the rivals. They made a deal where Sodo would wait his turn and run later. Musherure got to keep her spot as the party candidate that year. But when Musherure decided to run again, Sodo felt betrayed and angry about the broken promise.

Musherure thanked voters for supporting her and listed the good things she accomplished. She helped build better roads, health centers, and schools for local people. The daughter of former minister Sam Kutesa said leaving was hard but necessary. She believes something good will come from this difficult situation. Her supporters feel disappointed but understand her decision.

Sodo appears likely to win the primary election with strong backing from party leaders. The contest happens on July 16 when NRM members pick their candidate. Most people expect an easy victory for the presidential brother. His grassroots support keeps growing stronger each day. The political drama in Sembabule finally reaches its conclusion.