The Kabale District LCV Chairman, Nelson Nshangabasheija, has condemned what he described as efforts by “big fish” within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to suppress grassroots members during the ongoing party structures elections.
Without naming individuals, Nshangabasheija accused influential figures in the NRM, allegedly working with some security personnel, of attempting to divide party supporters and fabricate documents intended to tarnish the reputation of district leaders.
Speaking to district councilors and technocrats at Kabale Rukiiko Hall in Kabale Municipality on Thursday, Nshangabasheija criticized the powerful individuals within the party, labeling them as selfish actors with hidden agendas. He urged councilors to remain vigilant and resist divisive forces attempting to destabilize the party in Kabale.
“The greedy top party leaders are afraid of new faces rising in leadership. They are doing everything they can to cling to power,” he said.
He appealed to President Museveni to intervene, accusing certain top district NRM leaders of using their positions and support from security agencies to suppress fellow party members and hinder internal democracy.
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Butanda Sub County Male District Councilor Gilbert Niwanganyira also criticized the growing divisions within the NRM, attributing them to the district party chairman, who also serves as the Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives (Industry).
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Champion Baker Turyamureeba, the Kahungye Sub County Male District Councilor, said the party structure elections have been marred by intimidation. He urged NRM leaders to allow the electorate to practice democracy peacefully, warning that failure to do so could lead to unrest.
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However, Kabale Resident District Commissioner Godfrey Nyakahuma defended the party’s internal dynamics, stating that NRM’s dominance in national politics where elections begin and end within the party inevitably leads to competition and conflict among supporters due to open democratic processes.
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