Yumbe, (UG):- The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has received a significant boost as hundreds of opposition members in Yumbe District crossed from their political parties to join the ruling party ahead of a busy election period for 2026 polls.
The defectors were received during a strategic dialogue held in Yumbe Town led by Ms. Amia Irene, the West Nile Sub-region ONC Coordinator.
Acting on delegation ONC Manager SPA/Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, Ms Irene engaged the defectors and their leaders on the possible mobilization strategies for the upcoming 2026 general elections and other critical issues such as combating corruption and promoting government programs within the district.
Ms Irene lauded the defectors for their decision to embrace the NRM and urged them to actively support government initiatives to drive development in Yumbe.
“Yumbe was once a stronghold of the FDC party, but sustained efforts by the NRM district team, including the late Hajji Musa Give, have shifted the political tide,” Ms Irene remarked, as he welcomed Mr. Anule Musa Muhammed, a renowned mobilizer for the FDC who has now joined the NRM ranks.
The new converts expressed their total commitment to supporting the NRM but also appealed to President Museveni to fulfil pledges made during the last elections through Mr. Ochile Mafuti, the NRM Registrar for Yumbe.
Yumbe District Woman MP, Hon. Melissa Avako hailed the defectors’ decision, describing it as a significant step towards consolidating the party’s support in the district. She urged the new members to actively participate in the NRM’s mobilization efforts and to promote government programs for the benefit of the community.
The meeting was attended by several high-profile leaders, including the Resident District Commissioner for Yumbe, Mr Lubwama Suleiman Lubega, and the District Internal Security Officer (DISO), among others.
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