Fifteen aspirants in Kabale District have withdrawn plans to run as independents in the 2026 general elections after a National Resistance Movement reconciliation meeting aimed at party unity. The session was held on Friday at UNITE Kabale and chaired by Eng. Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, the NRM national vice chairperson for Western Region. Party officials said the group comprised two LC5 councilor hopefuls, five at LCIII, and eight at LCII.
Former candidates said the step was voluntary and meant to back NRM flag bearers and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of the polls. District chair Bridget Asinga Tumwesigye praised the move as a sign of loyalty and political maturity. Asiimwe urged collaboration at the grassroots, warned against divisive politics, and framed the Kabale meeting as part of a wider effort to consolidate support before 2026. Participants described the outcome as closure after earlier losses and called for focus on unity and community development.
Former candidates said the step was voluntary and meant to back NRM flag bearers and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of the polls. District chair Bridget Asinga Tumwesigye praised the move as a sign of loyalty and political maturity. Asiimwe urged collaboration at the grassroots, warned against divisive politics, and framed the Kabale meeting as part of a wider effort to consolidate support before 2026. Participants described the outcome as closure after earlier losses and called for focus on unity and community development.
