Kisa East Ward MCA-elect Aduda Okwiri(left) with DCP party SG Cleophas Malala./SCREENGRABDemocracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has secured its first-ever elective victory after its candidate, Aduda Okwiri, won the Kisa East Ward by-election.
The win marks an historic moment for the young political party.
Okwiri secured the win with 1,952 votes, followed by MDG’s Joel Ongoro with 1,541 votes.
Okwiri faced off against Ongoro, Abraham Ayaya (DAP-K), Khatete Mumia (KANU), David Muchelule (Agano Party), Douglas Shitote (UDP), Raphael Namai (DNA), Pauline Uside (JFP), John Masetu (ODM), and Stephen Amwayi (UDM).
The seat fell vacant following the death of former MCA Stephen Maloba, who was attacked and killed by unknown people last year.
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