Kampala, Uganda: The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) and Senior Presidential Advisor/Personal Assistant, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, has called on Ugandans backing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to translate the massive crowds witnessed at President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s campaign rallies into actual votes on polling day.
Speaking at the ONC headquarters, Namyalo, widely known as Chief Muzzukulu, praised supporters for their enthusiasm and turnout throughout the campaign trail, describing the nationwide reception accorded to President Museveni as a clear signal of popular support.
She, however, cautioned that large crowds alone do not win elections, urging supporters to ensure they turn up on January 15 to cast their ballots. “We have seen overwhelming support and massive crowds wherever the President has gone,” Namyalo said. “Now the task is to convert that support into votes on polling day.”
The ONC boss said her office, the Kyambogo headquarters, has become a centre of heightened activity as the ruling party intensifies preparations for vote protection, stressing that vigilance remains critical to safeguarding the will of the electorate.
“We must ensure that every vote counts and that the will of the people is protected,” she said, calling on Museveni’s supporters to remain alert and organised to prevent any form of malpractice.
Her remarks come against the backdrop of renewed statements by President Museveni that his votes were tampered with during the 2021 general elections—allegations he has previously directed at the opposition.
Namyalo said lessons drawn from previous elections have informed the current strategy, with the ONC expected to play a central coordination role in mobilising, training and deploying vote protection structures across the country.
Last week, the ONC officially flagged off a Vote Protection Taskforce at its headquarters, marking a key milestone in the NRM’s final preparations ahead of the polls.
Uganda heads to the polls on January 15, 2026, to elect the president and Members of Parliament.
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