NRM rallies support for Ex-Constituent Assembly delegate in Bulamogi

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has thrown its weight behind George Patrick Kasajja, a 75-year-old veteran of Uganda’s Constituent Assembly (CA), to replace co-operatives state minister Fredrick Gume Ngobi as Bulamogi North West Member of Parliament.

Kasajja, who last served in Parliament during the 1993–1996 CA that drafted Uganda’s constitution, returns to politics after defeating Gume in both party primaries and a tribunal, a decision the ruling party is now aggressively selling to voters.

Launching President Museveni’s campaign in Kaliro district, NRM’s senior mobilisation manager, Samuel Enyenga, framed the shift as a voter-driven choice, saying: You have reasons why you chose Kasajja, 30 years since he was MP.

The rally, held at Nawaikoke town council, marked the start of a nationwide tour to solidify support for flag bearers like Kasajja, with Enyenga vowing: The party shall only facilitate those who won.

Enyenga urged defeated aspirants to unify: Losers should neither defect nor run as independents. To remain intact, losers must back winners to defeat the opposition.

He invoked a biblical metaphor, referencing Jesus’ promise of “many rooms” in his Father’s house, to reassure sidelined candidates they could still contribute beyond elected roles.

The mobilisation also targeted youth wary of Opposition promises.

“The Opposition has no plan for the youth beyond exploiting them for political anarchy,” urging elders to remind voters of Museveni’s legacy: Tell our children how Uganda was 40 years ago, when wars kept development at bay. NRM brought peace and propelled progress.

Security concerns lingered. Kaliro Resident District Commissioner Newton Muhanguzi dismissed fears of election violence, saying: We’re ready to handle anyone violating voters’ rights.

To project unity, the event drew luminaries like former trade minister Eng. Nelson Gagawala Wambuzi and Bulamogi MP Sanon Bwire Nadeba.