Dr. Abed Bwanika and wife Gladys after nomination

The President of the People’s Development party, Dr Abed Bwanika has today been nominated by the Uganda electoral Commission to contest for President in Uganda’s 2011 elections.

His nomination was proposed Mary Busingye and seconded by Pastor John Okoth, and the EC Chairman Dr. Badru Kiggundu acting as the national returning officer at about 11:30am announced Dr. Bwanika as a candidate and offered him the two official campaign vehicles, escorts and the Uganda flag.

Escorted by his wife, Dr Gladys Bwanika, the man who is competing forn the country’s top post for the second time told reporters that he is the best candidate to lead Uganda to a better country enjoyed by all Ugandans.

Dr Bwanika, 43, said if he wins, his government will focus on job creation and ensuring better lives for all Ugandans to own and enjoy their country. He promised to improve social services and help get a better welfare for all Ugandans.

Dr Bwanika, a veterinary doctor and born again pastor competed  in 2006 presidential elections as an independent candidate and polled 0.95% or 65,874 of the 6,934,931 counted votes.

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