Arua City erupts in celebration as Museveni begins new term
“This victory shows that people are beginning to appreciate the NRM government’s efforts in transforming livelihoods and extending services closer to the people,” James said.
Museveni on Tuesday took oath for another term during a national ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds attended by foreign leaders, diplomats, religious leaders and thousands of Ugandans from across the country.
ARUA - Thousands of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in Arua city on Tuesday (May 12) poured onto the streets in jubilant celebrations following the swearing-in of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for another five-year term.
The celebrations, characterised by processions, singing, dancing and waving of yellow party flags, brought life to major streets across the city as supporters expressed confidence in Museveni’s continued leadership and the NRM government’s development agenda.
Supporters marched through parts of Arua Central division, Oli division and Ayivu East, chanting pro-NRM slogans and praising the government for what they described as sustained peace, improved security, infrastructural growth and economic empowerment programmes targeting women and youth.
The celebrations, characterised by processions, singing, dancing and waving of yellow party flags, brought life to major streets across the city as supporters expressed confidence in Museveni’s continued leadership and the NRM government’s development agenda. (Credit: John Paul Opio)
Many residents who participated in the celebrations said the stability created under Museveni’s leadership has enabled business growth and social transformation in the West Nile region, which was previously affected by insecurity and limited development opportunities.
The supporters further cited improvements in road networks, expansion of electricity connectivity, youth livelihood initiatives and women empowerment programmes as some of the achievements that have increased support for the ruling party in the region.
Speaking during the celebrations, Arua city NRM administrator James Emvi described the swearing-in ceremony as a reflection of the confidence Ugandans have entrusted in President Museveni and the NRM party.
James noted that the party’s performance in Arua City during the recent elections was a major political milestone, especially in Arua Central division, an area long perceived as dominated by opposition politics.
“This victory shows that people are beginning to appreciate the NRM government’s efforts in transforming livelihoods and extending services closer to the people,” James said.
He added that the next five years should focus on consolidating peace, supporting household income generation, improving urban infrastructure and creating employment opportunities for the growing youth population in Arua city.
Museveni on Tuesday took oath for another term during a national ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds attended by foreign leaders, diplomats, religious leaders and thousands of Ugandans from across the country.