2025 is political tsunami year, says ONC Boss Hajjat Namyalo

Kampala, (UG):- The Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye has called on Ugandans, especially the youth (Bazzukulu), to embrace responsible lifestyles as they usher into 2025, which she called a Political Tsunami Year.

While addressing the media on Thursday, Jan 2, 2025, at ONC Headquarters in Kyambogo in a New Year’s message to Ugandans, Ms Namyalo emphasized the importance of safeguarding one’s health and adhering to the advice of President Yoweri Museveni regarding the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

“Keep yourself safe from contracting sexually transmitted diseases. As President Yoweri Museveni has told us, if you can not abstain, use protection or be faithful to your partner,” she urged.

Speaking about the political year (2025) which will feature preparations for the 2026 general elections, Ms Namyalo encouraged Ugandans to exercise caution and make informed choices at the ballot box.

“Use your brains to determine which candidate works for you,” she said. “It is obvious to us that President Yoweri Museveni will be on the ballot, and his win is a foregone conclusion.”

Commitment to Poverty Alleviation

Re-echoing President Museveni’s New Year address on wealth creation, Hajjat Namyalo reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating poverty.

She highlighted ongoing initiatives at ONC, including the President’s tours to assess the progress of the Parish Development Model (PDM) and the office’s continued efforts to empower communities.

“The President will be continuing with his tours to assess the PDM in the west and other parts of the country. As ONC, we shall extend our empowerment drive to different areas as part of the President’s effort to improve household incomes in line with Jajja’s vision,” she noted.

Hajjat said for the whole of last year, her office (ONC) distributed a range of capital items including sewing machines, hair dryers, hair-cutting machines, and brick-laying machines to boost household incomes across the country.

The ONC boss concluded her message with warm wishes for a prosperous year ahead, extending greetings to President Museveni, First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the Nnabagereka, and all Ugandans.

“May this year bring productivity and blessings to every household,” she said.

The ONC, she said, remains committed to empowering communities and advancing the President’s vision of an inclusive, prosperous Uganda. Among others, the office is charged with vote protection of President Yoweri Museveni’s poll.