The Electoral Commission (EC) has blocked presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, from campaigning in 16 districts without permission.
Bobi Wine had hoped to return to the districts he skipped on his campaign schedule but EC wants him to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) before he embarks on a return journey to the districts.
Bobi Wine rejected the condition, saying other presidential candidates are in the field campaigning without signing the document.
Some of the districts in question are Kaliro, Pallisa, Kaberamaido, Kwania, Namutumba, Ngora, Bukedea, Kalaki, Amolatar, Serere, Buyende, Bugweri, Butebo and Dokolo.
In the MoU, all presidential candidates are required to hold peaceful campaigns, follow the Covid-19 guidelines from the Ministry of Health and EC guidelines on processions
Bobi Wine said he had missed out on campaigning in these districts because police had blocked him from accessing these areas without a clear explanation.
EC spokesperson Paul Bukenya yesterday reminded Bobi Wine that he had no option but to comply with the set conditions before visiting the 16 districts.
Last week, citing the surging Covid-19 infections and persistent violation of the standard operating procedures by some candidates, the EC suspended campaign meetings in ten districts.
