Pader — The Electoral Commission has extended the campaign period for the Aruu North County by-election by one day ahead of President Museveni visit to the district to campaign for the National Resistance Movement candidate. Pader District Registrar, Mr Joseph Omona confirmed the development saying the campaigns would end on Today. However, President Yoweri Museveni is expected in the area to campaign for the NRM party candidate, Mr Nabinson James Kidega. The contest is mainly between NRM's Kidega and Ms Lucy Achiro, an independent candidate who is backed by the FDC party. Mr Museveni is expected to campaign in Pajule Town Board and Atanga Sub-county.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 04, 2017 09:56 UTC