UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar has defended his controversial remarks suggesting that deceased individuals could be registered or used to vote in the 2027 General Election, saying his words were misinterpreted and taken out of context. Omar maintains that his comments were intended to encourage voter registration and participation. He has also criticised what he terms selective scrutiny of political leaders’ statements, arguing that similar remarks often attract different reactions. The controversy comes amid preparations for the 2027 General Election.

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