NIRA Blocks Age Alteration Attempt by National Female Youth MP Aspirant Nakku Fiona

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has refused a request by Nakku Fiona, a National Female Youth MP aspirant, to alter her date of birth on her national identity card — a move interpreted as an attempt to meet the constitutional age requirement for the youth parliamentary position.

According to electoral guidelines, candidates vying for the National Female Youth MP position must be aged 30 years or below at the time of nomination. However, official records confirm that Nakku Fiona is above the required age threshold.

Sources within NIRA revealed that Nakku approached the authority requesting an amendment to her date of birth shortly after realizing she would be disqualified due to her age.

A thorough investigation by NIRA into her birth records and identification documents established that her original details were accurate and aligned with existing records. The authority subsequently declined her request to make any changes.

“NIRA does not alter national identity information without credible legal justification,” a senior NIRA official stated.

“The investigations clearly showed the intention was to manipulate the system to gain eligibility for nomination.”

The incident has sparked public debate, with critics calling for more stringent vetting processes for electoral candidates. Legal analysts say Nakku Fiona’s move, though unsuccessful, could have constituted fraud if the alteration had been accepted.

As the nomination period closes, Nakku Fiona’s disqualification appears inevitable, barring any last-minute legal challenge. The Electoral Commission is expected to release the official list of eligible candidates later this week.

This development highlights ongoing concerns about candidate eligibility and the integrity of electoral processes, especially in positions reserved for youth representation