Normative theories of democracy assert that politicians should pay attention to the wishes of the electorate during election campaigns.

Election campaigns are one point in the political process in which the masses of the population can directly participate in government policies, according to former prime minister, Apollo Nsibambi.

He says that an election campaign is a feedback mechanism from voters to the government.

Feedback mechanism is a means of exchanging information so that the views and aspirations of office bearers and voters can be mutually adjusted to the advantage of the voters.

Otherwise it is not a time to manipulate voters with the corruption of tea, sugar and soap, bribes and brown envelopes but rather focus on voter concerns and needs that the reigning government might has ignored in the past.

He says Ugandans across the ethnic divides need better roads, well equipped hospitals, better schools, affordable water services, attractive salaries, job opportunities, affordable power services and security.

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