The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) have pledged to deliver more than 80 percent of the vote for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the 2026 General Elections, unveiling a joint mobilisation strategy aimed at securing a landslide victory.
The announcement was made on Monday during a joint press conference at the NRM Secretariat in Kampala, where NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong and PLU Secretary General David Kabanda addressed the media.
Todwong likened the alliance to a river fed by multiple tributaries, describing it as a natural convergence of forces.
“The Movement is the main river, and there are many tributaries that feed into it. Today we are united for a common cause,” he said. “Tomorrow, we shall hold the nomination of the National Chairman of NRM, supported by all of us at this table, including PLU members. We are joining forces to ensure the nomination is successful, the campaigns are coordinated, and victory on January 12, 2026, is certain.”
He said the process to Museveni’s nomination has been thorough and inclusive.
“We began on February 28, 2024, with an update of the party register, digitalised it, and conducted structural elections. Our presidential candidate emerged through these efforts, and his candidature is a demand from party members, including those in PLU,” Todwong said.
He outlined the nomination and post-nomination schedule.
“Between 9 and 11 a.m., we shall be at the Electoral Commission to nominate him, after which he will greet supporters at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Thereafter, we shall synchronize campaign programs with other political parties and issue our roadmaps for coordinated campaigns with PLU,” he said, noting that invitations had been sent to key party leaders, Members of Parliament, mayors, and flag bearers across the country.
Kabanda reaffirmed PLU’s full support for Museveni and their shared goal of a decisive win.
“I bring greetings from our Chairman, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. We are here on his instructions to inform all that the Patriotic League of Uganda will work with the NRM in the 2026–2031 elections,” he said. “Most of us are NRM already, we are flag bearers. I am the NRM flag bearer for Kasambya County, and Hon. Michael Mawanda is the NRM flag bearer for Igara East. We have never deviated from NRM.”
Kabanda revealed that PLU aims to match Museveni’s age in votes.
“Our Chairman has set a target of 80 percent and above. After celebrating Mzee’s 81st birthday, many supporters say the percentage should match his age. We are ready to deliver.”
He also urged PLU supporters to turn out in large numbers at Kololo to welcome the President following his nomination.
“We shall march from our headquarters in Naguru because parking at Kololo is limited. When you see us walking, don’t think we are defying the rules. We are simply showing our support,” he said.
Both leaders concluded by calling for unity and discipline as joint campaigns begin, expressing confidence that the NRM–PLU partnership will secure a resounding victory for President Museveni.
NRM Deputy Secretary General Hon. Rose Namayanja-Nsereko hailed the collaboration as a strategic move to increase votes.
“PLU, unlike other organizations, has structures up to the grassroots level,” she said, adding that the party would leverage these networks to deliver victory. She also called on party supporters to attend the nomination rally at Kololo in large numbers.
Michael Nuwagira Toyota, PLU Vice Chairperson, emphasized discipline among supporters attending the rally, assuring that PLU would continue backing NRM flag bearers throughout the election period.
