Annet Nabirye has defeated former Minister and Woman MP Esther Mbayo in the race for NRM Chairperson of the Women’s League in Luuka District, securing 48 votes against Mbayo’s 10 in the district structure elections.
This is the second consecutive political setback for Mbayo at the hands of Nabirye, who had previously defeated her during the NRM parish-level elections. The latest results further consolidate Nabirye’s growing influence in local party structures and signal a potential shift in the district’s NRM leadership dynamics.
The outcome is widely viewed as a blow to Mbayo’s ongoing efforts to re-establish her political footing within the ruling party following her exit from cabinet and Parliament.
The rivalry between the two figures is expected to intensify ahead of the NRM party primaries, where both are likely to face off once more. The primaries are anticipated to play a critical role in shaping the party’s leadership in Luuka and could have broader implications for the region’s political landscape.
As the race for dominance within the NRM intensifies, party members and political observers are closely watching how the upcoming primaries will unfold.
