NRM CEC endorses Museveni as Kadaga, Anite lock horns

The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unanimously endorsed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the party’s sole candidate for both party chairman and presidential flagbearer in the forthcoming elections.

In the same sitting, CEC also confirmed Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo as the sole candidate for the position of First National Vice Chairman, reinforcing his long-standing role as a pillar of party leadership.

NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong told journalists on Friday that the endorsements are a clear demonstration of the unity, stability, and continuity within the party as it prepares for the next phase of Uganda’s democratic journey.

“As required by the Constitution of the party, aspirants for top positions are vetted by CEC before their names are presented to NEC, which then forwards them to the National Conference. I am happy to report that His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was vetted unopposed, having been nominated unopposed,” Todwong said.

He added: “Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo too was vetted and endorsed unopposed. Their sole candidatures reflect the overwhelming confidence of the party in their ability to provide consistent and tested leadership.”

While other positions have attracted multiple aspirants, Todwong revealed that the party has encouraged dialogue and consensus to reduce contestation. “The party has been engaging candidates to consider the bigger picture of national leadership. Some have voluntarily stepped down after reflection, not out of coercion but persuasion,” he said.

Todwong also noted that talks are ongoing between the First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga and Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, to see if they can harmonize their position on who will take the flag for Second National Vice Chairperson (Female). Should talks fail, NEC will make a final decision on the flagbearer for the position currently held by Kadaga.

Preparations for the NEC meeting are underway, with accreditation currently being conducted for Members of Parliament on the NRM ticket, LC5 chairpersons, district executives, and city and municipal mayors.