📷 Muntu says will deliver 'freedom, peace and accountability' once voted Uganda president

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Presidential candidate Mugisha Muntu has urged Ugandans to make informed choices in electing political leaders at all levels and in particular, trusted leaders who have shown experience and capacity to guide on the right path of democracy, peace and security, the rule of law and fight injustices in the country.

Quoting the Bible, the former army commander, who is also the Alliance for National Transformation flag-bearer in the 2026 General Election, says the leaders Ugandans shall elect will determine whether they shall leave captivity they have endured for the period of 40 years under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government.

“What Ugandans sow in 2026 is what they shall reap. If you sow bitter lemon, do not expect to harvest mangoes or oranges,” a tough-talking Muntu warned on November 6, 2025, emphasising the importance of voting only for the value-driven leaders.

I am that tree, which will bear you good fruits of trust, honesty, accountability, security, peace, calmness, good governance and rule of law to construct a just Uganda which is working for the betterment of citizens once you entrust me with your power, Muntu elaborated.

Speaking at the campaign rally at Pawel village, Pawel parish, Atiak sub-county in Amuru district, Muntu urged voters to look beyond ethnicity, religion, money, family status and party affiliations and instead focus on the qualities and policies of candidates.

Muntu stressed that the 2026 General Election is a critical juncture in Uganda’s history, insisting that Ugandans must choose leaders who will prioritise their welfare and the country’s continuity and direction.

“The economy is struggling, corruption is rampant, and many citizens feel that their leaders are more interested in personal gains than in serving the people, and this must be reflected in the way they vote,” he said.

The ANT party president emphasised that the elections are an opportunity for Ugandans to chart a new course for the country, calling for people to demand accountability, transparency and good governance.

“You must neglect and reject leaders who have failed to deliver on their promises.” 

Education reforms 

Designing sustainable strategies to address poverty in the region, Muntu pledged to invest in the education sector, which he said transforms people’s mindsets on how they perceive development.

“With all the effects of a 20-year-old war, transforming this region requires deliberate investment in education, constructing many schools in the region and standardising our education curriculum to benefit both the rich and the poor,” he said.

My government shall implement the Japan model, where even those who do not have enough natural resources, like Uganda, can create a functioning knowledge base that is required to facilitate the transfer of technology and innovation to transform our economy.

“Under my government, investing in education shall be the game-changer for Acholi. I promise to construct vocational institutions to create jobs with low levels of education,” he said.

Amidst constructing a road network throughout the region, Muntu promised tractor-hire schemes and revolutionised agriculture to create jobs for the majority.

“Uganda needs to invest in agriculture, which is engaged by many – over 70% if the government is to start creating jobs from the family level,” he said.

Local leaders react

Nicholas Odong Obina, the LC1 chairperson for Bunya Subi village in Kai Umu parish, Paicho sub-county in Gulu district, said their children move over 7km to get to government-aided schools and health centres.

“Education here is a big challenge because many drop out of school after failing to move for long distances, and children start school when they are old because of walking long distances,” he said.

Melvin Jok-kene, an area resident of Kal Alii parish in Paicho sub-county, said there is a need for the Government to set up vocational centres to help those who drop out of schools at P.7 and S.4 get life skills to be employed.