The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, is reported to have officially disqualified Fiona Nakku from the race for the party’s National Youth Member of Parliament seat, citing age ineligibility.
The decision followed confirmation from the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) that Nakku is 31 years old, which places her above the constitutional age limit of 18–30 years for youth parliamentary representation.
According to official documents allegedly verified by NIRA, Nakku’s date of birth shows she surpassed the youth bracket, making her ineligible to contest for the Youth MP position.
Nakku, who had already embarked on consultations and mobilization, is said to have contested the Busia District Woman MP seat in the 2021 general elections but lost to the incumbent. Her attempt to re-enter the political arena through the youth slot has now hit a dead end.
Her disqualification has attracted widespread attention not only because of the age issue but also due to her strong political ties.
Nakku is a younger sister to Hon. Barbra Nekesa, the National Treasurer of the NRM.
Political observers note that her connection to high-ranking figures in the ruling party had given her a strong backing.
Some youth members had earlier raised questions about whether she genuinely belonged to the youth category or was using her networks to bypass scrutiny.
The ruling by Dr. Tanga Odoi has received mixed reactions from NRM youth delegates and political commentators.
While some praised the decision as a reinforcement of fairness and adherence to the law, others criticized it as selective enforcement.
However, others argued that the party leadership only acted after complaints were raised on social media.
The incident has once again brought NRM’s internal election process under the spotlight.
With the party gearing up for the 2026 general elections, analysts say such controversies highlight the importance of transparency and due diligence in screening candidates.
As things stand, Nakku’s political future remains uncertain. While she may explore another attempt at elective politics through mainstream parliamentary seats, her disqualification has dealt a blow to her immediate ambitions.
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Source; Red Pepper Online
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