NRM candidate Nusura Tiperu found some breathing space in her campaign when her rival in the primaries decided to throw his weight behind her campaign.
Angupale Swadic joined Tiperu’s camp last night and caused untold celebrations in the town.

The Tiperu campaign team lined up their supporters in prolonged processions to cheer up to the great declaration.

The NRM camp is expected to be boosted further by the arrival of President Yoweri Museveni who jets in Monday.

Tiperu formerly of Yumba district is battling FDC reject Kasiano Wadri to replace slain Ibrahim Abiriga.

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