NRM | SUPPORTERS | SWEARING-IN

KAMPALA - The supporters of National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kampala have started jubilating ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing in ceremony due on May 12 at Kololo independence grounds.

The supporters are jubilating while pinning Museveni’s posters in the five divisions of Kampala. The divisions include Central, Kawempe, Makindye, Nakawa and Rubaga.

Deo Kaggwa, the chairman of the NRM flagbearers in Kampala, who lost in the recent elections told New Vision that the move is meant to show solidarity with Museveni, who doubles as their party national chairman.

The swearing-in ceremony marks the climax of the Presidential Election. The Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, announced President Museveni the winner of the presidential elections with 58%, beating his other 10 contestants.

The supporters are jubilating while pinning Museveni’s posters in the five divisions of Kampala. The divisions include Central, Kawempe, Makindye, Nakawa and Rubaga.

Kyadondo East Member of Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine came second with 35%. The legislator contested the results in court, but he later withdrew the case.

Other candidates were; Nobert Mao (Democratic Party), Patrick Amuriat Oboi (Forum for Democratic Change) and Gen. Mugisha Muntu (Alliance for National Transformation).

Others including Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, Joseph Kabuleta, Nancy Kalembe, Willy Mayambala, John Katumba, and Fred Mwesigye stood as independents.

President Museveni will be taking his oath for the sixth term since he came into power in 1986.

However, due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s ceremony will be held scientifically with only 4000 most of whom are high-ranking people invited. 

In the previous swearing’s, over 90,000 people have been participating in the ceremony.

“We have decided to pin Museveni’s posters in all the divisions making up Kampala district with messages congratulating him for winning the 2021 highly contested elections,” Kaggwa said.

Kaggwa said Museveni is the best leader Uganda has ever had since independence.

“We are going to ensure that the celebrations go on well as planned. We shall not allow anyone to interfere with them,” said Kaggwa.

Kaggwa has also appealed to NRM supporters to use their Facebook pages, WhatsApp, Twitter and other social media platforms to congratulate Museveni and also jubilate his victory.

Ibrahim Buyinza revealed that they are planning to slaughter 25 bulls in Kampala on the day Museveni will take oath.  

“Five bulls will be slaughtered in each division making up Kampala, thanking Museveni for the tremendous contribution made since he came into power in 1986,” said Buyinza.

Prince Juma Kayima, warned those planning to distabalise Museveni’s swearing to be ready for the consequence.  

“We have heard about a group of a few youths threatening to distabalise the swearing in. We are putting them on notice that we shall not allow them. We are ready to deal with you and it is better to abandon it,” said Kayima.

On his part, Sam Kisaame said they are ready for the celebration and each sub county has planned different events that conform with the ministry of health guidelines. 

Godfrey Tuyisenge said they will traverse the entire divisions on Wednesday jubilating. 

“We are going to divide ourselves into different groups due to COVID-19 and we jubilate Museveni’s victory,” said Tuyisenge.