The opposition leader admitted at the launch that his party was falling behind the ruling NRM party and President Museveni in preparations for the 2026 elections, so much so that they could not even afford printing campaign posters.
Lukwago, who is also the president of the newly formed People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), admitted that he had considered entering the presidential race as far back as 2011 but deferred to stronger candidates at the time.
His presence in the legislative chambers came as a surprise to many, given that his victory in the March by-election had been nullified by the High Court on May 26.
Musherure, the current area MP, said in a public statement that she agreed to step down following a meeting called by President Museveni and further consultations with her family.
NRM’s sweeping success in these grassroots elections has been met with skepticism from elements within the opposition, who argue that the results are not significant.
Museveni, whose State House donations budget now stands at Shs 140.8billion, said he, as President of Uganda, has a budget provided to him for donating to Ugandans, which MPs do not have.
The legislation extends the jurisdiction of military courts to try civilians involved in serious offences under specific circumstances. These include possession of military equipment or collaboration with military personnel in crimes such as treason and murder.
The president decried the habit of citizens coming to him with requests to solve their local problems wherever he goes, which he said has been “distracting.”
At 80, Mwenda argues that President Yoweri Museveni is no longer the youthful, energetic leader who once promised to revolutionise Uganda’s political landscape.
Museveni chaired the UPDF High Command meeting and the Defence Forces Council meeting at State House Entebbe, where he discussed the importance of disciplined democracy.
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