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The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has confirmed that an assistant returning officer has resigned as a result of an investigation into concerns raised by People’s National Party (PNP) caretaker for St Ann North East constituency Dr Ryan Simpson...
Critics have called it a stunt to invite sympathy. Yet Amuriat says campaigning without shoes is a protest and that those who do not get its symbolism are missing a point.
Uganda is due to hold a general election on January 14. Amuriat and another opposition candidate, Bobi Wine have had their rallies violently dispersed by security forces or been arrested.
In mid-November, scores of people were killed as security forces attempted to quell protests against the arrest and detention of Bobi Wine.
Police has accused the candidates of addressing huge gatherings in contravention of regulations on COVID-19 prevention.
Swollen feet
In an interview with one of the dailies in Uganda, Amuriat said his feet hurt a lot and has to pour cold water on them in between campaign stops for some relief.
Doctors have cautioned him on the potential danger of contracting tetanus from cuts to his feet.
Yet Amuriat remains adamant. He says by refusing to wear shoes, he’s standing in solidarity with people whose wealth and opportunities have been stolen by the country’s longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni.
JUST IN: FDC presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat has been arrested at the border of Rubirizi and Bushenyi districts. The reason for his arrest is yet to be known📹 @MukhayeD#MonitorUpdates#UGDecides2021 pic.twitter.com/xopK4FMoD0
— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) December 4, 2020
Museveni, in power since 1986 is seeking a new term. In 2017, he changed the constitution to remove age limits that would have stopped him from seeking re-election.
FDC is Uganda’s largest opposition party. In 3 previous elections, the party fronted veteran activist and retired army colonel Kizza Besigye for president.
Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy announced a voting initiative Wednesday to ensure those incarcerated participate in the Nov. 3 general election.
Only 60 percent of Shelby County residents are registered to vote. Even lower is the number of registered voters who historically make it to the polls. A group of local legislators and community leaders are attempting to boost turnout in time for the Nov. 3 general election. Their efforts come amid COVID-19 adding an extra […]
The security equipment trade show Milipol Paris, held in Villepinte on 14-17 November, attracted a number of African delegations hoping to learn more about the latest intelligence technologies available on the market.
(Jamaica Observer) Business tycoon Ian Levy is convinced Andrew Holness will go down in history as one of the best, if not the best prime ministers Jamaica has ever had.
The article Business tycoon rates Holness as Jamaica's best PM appeared first on Stabroek News.
WESTERN BUREAU: Tamika Davis, the newly installed member of parliament (MP) for Hanover Western, made her presence felt among her constituents on Sunday when she spearheaded a clean-up and beautification drive which spanned several communities in...
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Hussein Mwinyi has said the government of Zanzibar needs support from every individual and prayers to enable it to deliver and meet public expectations.
