NRM Confirms President Museveni’s Candidacy For 2026 Elections, Conducts Training For Officers Ahead Of Voters Register Update

In a groundbreaking announcement, the National Resistance Movement(NRM) has confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni will appear on the ballot for the 2026 presidential election.

This was confirmed by the senior presidential advisor on political affairs, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, Uzeiye aka Chief Muzzukulu during the training session for Office Of The National Chairman(ONC) coordinators, NRM District chairpersons, registrars among others that kicked off today at the party head quarters.

Hajat Namyalo who is also the manager at ONC, emphasized the importance of honesty in the registration process and warned against being influenced by aspiring candidates who may try to manipulate the system.

She also urged the participants to fully support President Museveni in his bid for re-election.

Hajjat Namyalo’s announcement was also backed by NRM Electoral Commission chairman Dr Tanga Odoi noting that President Museveni is the only NRM flagbearer for the 2026 election.

This announcement has put an end to all speculation and doubts about who the NRM’s candidate will be. With this confirmation, the public can now prepare for a historic campaign and election in 2026, as President

According to Hajjat Namyalo, the training for NRM officials been done in preparation for the party membership register update exercise, which will take place from March 13^th to March 17^th, 2024.

Meanwhile, the training was officially opened by the NRM 1^st National Vice Chairman, Al Hajj Moses Kigongo, at the party Electoral Commission offices at plot 13, Kyadondo Road, Nakasero.

In his message, the Vice Chairman appealed to trainees to work together for the success of the one-week-long exercise. “Without proper unity, there is nothing we can achieve.”

Kigongo added, “After this, we are going to start approaching the people; the work we are going to do involves mobilization, which requires discipline. Don’t use abusive language; instead, try to persuade people by explaining to some members that they may be hesitant.”

He also cautioned the officials to desist from interfering in matters not related to their mandated roles. “The people of Uganda are waiting for you. I want everybody to keep their line. Don’t interfere in things that don’t concern you other than the mission taking you.”

The Party Deputy Secretary General, Rt.Hon. Namayanja Rose Nsereko, said the dispatched teams are required to commit even for longer hours to deliver a credible exercise. 

According to Namayanja, the activity shall include ridding the register of deceased members, those who relocated to other areas, or those who joined other political parties, as well as welcoming those who are joining the NRM.

“I implore you to take this exercise very seriously. This is both our membership and voter registration. It requires due diligence to ensure that eligible members are not left out,” Namayanja said.

The Chairman of the NRM Electoral Commission, Dr. Tanga Odoi, reiterated that the party register will be very important in delivering free and fair internal elections during the 2026 general elections.

“An updated register will save us from the chaos and bickering of party members during our primaries, which previously were witnessed in some isolated areas,” Dr. Tanga said. 

The NRM National Chairman, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, will officially launch the NRM Register update exercise tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28, 2024.