National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Ankole sub-region have intensified preparations for the forthcoming Village Women Council and LC I Chairperson elections, calling for unity, reconciliation, and robust grassroots mobilization to secure victory for the party.
The mobilization drive was reinforced during a high-level regional entry meeting held at Adit Mall Conference Hall, bringing together Members of Parliament, district leaders and women leaders from across the sub-region under the theme, “Strong Foundations for NRM Victory.”
Leading the engagement Ankole regional team leader James Tweheyo, underscored the importance of strengthening village structures as the cornerstone of the party’s continued success. The NRM party Electoral Commissioner urged leaders to remain focused on mobilization and grassroots organization as the NRM prepares for the upcoming elections.
The meeting was also attended by party leaders including Adrine Kobusingye, the chairperson NRM Women’s League, Hon. Ann Lumumba, the National Treasurer of the NRM Women’s League, and Hon. Enid Mwesigye, Vice Chairperson of the NRM Women’s League for Western Uganda. The leaders emphasized the critical role women play in mobilizing communities and safeguarding the party’s support base at the grassroots.
Addressing participants, Kobusingye expressed gratitude to the people of Ankole for their overwhelming support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the NRM in the recently concluded presidential elections, describing the support as a vote of confidence in the party’s commitment to peace, stability, and socio-economic transformation.
She challenged leaders to translate that support into active participation in the forthcoming grassroots electoral processes, stressing that victory in national elections is built upon strong village-level structures.
Speaking to the gathering, Hon. Ann Lumumba called upon Women’s League leaders and NRM cadres across the region to intensify door-to-door mobilization efforts and ensure that every eligible voter participates in the upcoming elections.
Hon. Enid Mwesigye echoed the call, urging leaders to strengthen party cohesion and maintain close engagement with communities. She noted that the Village Women Council and LC I elections provide an opportunity to consolidate the gains made by the party and reinforce its grassroots presence.
A central message throughout the meeting was the need for reconciliation and unity within the party. Leaders emphasized that internal cohesion would be crucial in ensuring the NRM secures all available positions in the forthcoming elections.
Tweheyo urged participants to prioritize reconciliation among party members, end internal divisions, and work together under the banner of “One Party, One Candidate.” He also cautioned against independent candidacies that could weaken the party’s collective strength and called on members to protect and uphold the NRM flag at all levels.
The party EC Commissioner further highlighted the strategic importance of the LC I and Women Council elections, describing them as the foundation upon which the NRM’s broader political success is built. Further noting that strong grassroots leadership is essential for effective service delivery, community mobilization, and sustaining the party’s dominance across the country.
As preparations gather momentum, the NRM leaders agreed to mobilize supporters throughout Ankole to actively participate in the upcoming Village Barazas scheduled for 22 July, the Village Women Council elections on 23 July, and the LC I Chairperson elections on 28 July 2026.
The Ankole meeting forms part of a nationwide mobilization campaign aimed at strengthening NRM structures at the village level and ensuring the party remains firmly rooted among the people.