Yoweri Museveni Gets Nomination from NRM to Vie for Presidency in 2026
- Uganda's veteran leader Yoweri Museveni, is keen on steering his country to to economic prosperity if given another five years in office by the Ugandan voter
- He seeks another presidential term in the 2026 general election in Uganda; 2026 will be Museveni's 40th year in power
- On Saturday, June 29, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party cleared him to contest for the presidency in the next vote
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Kamapala - Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has issued President Yoweri Museveni with the nomination to defend his seat in next year's general election.
Source: Twitter
Why Yoweri Museveni wants to be president again
The veteran leader said his focus is to revamp the Ugandan economy in the next five years and help it reach the $500 billion cap, a mark of national fiscal excellence, according to him.
Museveni observed that the Ugandan economy has been on a steady growth ever since he took the helm of power decades ago.
Besides the presidency, he is alsoo seeking to remain the national leader of NRM.
"I expressed my interest in running for both the position of Presidential Flag Bearer and NRM Party National Chairman by picking up nomination forms at the NRM Headquarters in Kyadondo. Since 1986, Uganda has progressed through five stages of development, and the NRM aims for the country to become a $500 billion economy in the next five years," he said.
He said that if elected for another term, he will enhance the fight against corruption.
"I urged the newly elected NRM district chairpersons to maintain impartiality and steer clear of corruption. Additionally, I encouraged party members to prioritize leaders who truly understand the party's ideology and principles. It is important not to elect individuals who are driven by personal agendas instead of focusing on the national interest,"
Museveni hosts Pastor Benny Hinn
Later on, Museveni played host to American televangelist Pastor Benny Hinn at the Nakasero State Lodge.
The preacher is in Kampala for a three-day crusade.
Museveni observed that Uganda is majorly constituted of Christians, hence appreciating the essence of Hinn's visit to Uganda.
Their meeting entailed discussions on religion and ultimately prayers led by the visiting cleric.
"The American evangelist currently in Uganda for a three-day crusade, visited me and Maama Janet at the Nakasero State Lodge this evening. We engaged in meaningful discussions on faith and religion, followed by a heartfelt prayer for our nation. As a country where 85% of the population identifies as Christian, we welcome him. I therefore wish him a blessed and pleasant stay," said Museveni.
When did Museveni become president?
Museveni took power in Kampala in 1986 following a transition occasioned by a coup that toppled then president Milton Obote.
Since that time, the octogenarian has been the president, eventually making it to the list of renowned African dictators; the Ugandan parliament in 2017 amended the constitution to scrap the requirement that anyone above 75 years of age should not vie.
As in Kenya, a single presidential term in Uganda lasts for five years.
NUP party's Bobi Wine is Museveni's potential competition in the next year's election.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
