Kampala, Uganda: An internal opinion poll assessing the performance of senior National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders tasked with mobilising votes for President Museveni has ranked Rebecca Kadaga as the most effective regional mobiliser, outperforming her peers by a wide margin.
According to the poll findings, which reflect respondents’ views on which leaders delivered the strongest mobilisation results in their assigned regions, Kadaga emerged clearly ahead of other Central Executive Committee (CEC) members and senior party figures included in the assessment.
Party insiders say Kadaga’s lead is attributed to sustained grassroots engagement, long-established local networks and consistent on-the-ground presence, particularly in Eastern Uganda, where she has remained politically influential over the years.
Coming in second was Charles Otema, whose performance was credited to structured mobilisation, organisational discipline and close coordination with local administrative and security structures in his areas of operation.
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among ranked mid-table. Respondents acknowledged her visibility and growing influence, but noted that her overall mobilisation impact did not match that of the top two performers.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja followed closely, posting a steady but moderate showing, which analysts interpreted as consistent presence on the ground without overwhelming dominance.
Vice President Jessica Alupo and NRM National Vice Chairperson Moses Kigongo registered comparatively lower scores, sparking internal debate over deployment of party structures, regional penetration and the effectiveness of mobilisation strategies in their respective zones.
Political analysts say the poll reinforces a familiar pattern in Uganda’s electoral politics—that seniority and national visibility do not automatically translate into votes.
“The leaders who consistently engage communities, nurture local networks and maintain a sustained presence tend to outperform those who rely mainly on title and office,” one analyst noted.
While the poll is opinion-based and does not represent an official election outcome, NRM insiders say such internal assessments often shape strategy discussions as the ruling party evaluates which leaders deliver tangible political returns on the ground.
Source: PulseUG
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