Uganda’s political landscape is heating up as President Yoweri Museveni gears up for a potential seventh term, while opposition factions grapple with internal discord and leadership disputes.
Museveni, also the chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), made a bold move by launching the update of the party’s voters’ register, signaling his intent to run for re-election in 2026. The president’s commitment to the NRM’s cause was underscored by his renewal of party membership and the subsequent launch of the voter registration exercise.
Meanwhile, the opposition camp faces its own challenges, with no clear challenger emerging to contest Museveni’s reign. Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye, amidst turmoil within the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), is contemplating forming a new party after accusations of internal sabotage during the 2021 elections fractured the party.
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In the National Unity Platform (NUP), rifts have widened as party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, clashes with former opposition leaders over parliamentary positions and alleged financial improprieties. The internal strife threatens to undermine the party’s cohesion and effectiveness as a political force.
While opposition leaders engage in infighting and power struggles, President Museveni remains focused on consolidating his grip on power. With political adversaries embroiled in internal disputes, Museveni sees an opportune moment to secure another resounding victory in 2026, positioning himself as the stalwart protector against perceived threats to Uganda’s stability and prosperity.
As the country braces for another chapter in its political saga, the stage is set for a high-stakes electoral showdown, with Museveni’s dominance facing its most significant test yet amidst a fractured opposition landscape.
