Nrm Flagbearers Who Lost Elections Seek Meeting With Museveni
The story
A group of former National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary flagbearers from across the country have raised a series of concerns over the recently concluded national elections, citing internal sabotage, inadequate funding, and alleged institutional interference, while calling for urgent reforms within the ruling party.
In a news briefing on April 20, 2026, under the NRM Flagbearers’ Forum, the group said it remained loyal to the party and its leadership but felt compelled to highlight challenges that they say undermined their electoral performance and, in some cases, the will of voters.
Details
The legislators argued that their concerns were raised “not in defiance, but in the spirit of strengthening the party, safeguarding internal democracy, and ensuring fairness for all members.”
One of the key issues cited was what they described as internal sabotage within party structures, alleging that some members and local structures worked against official NRM flagbearers during the general election.
“In several constituencies, established party structures and influential members openly worked against duly elected NRM flagbearers,” the statement reads in part, adding that such actions “demoralized candidates and confused the electorate.”
The group also raised concerns over what they termed alleged external influence and possible compromise of institutions involved in the electoral process, including security agencies and the Electoral Commission, which they claim may have disadvantaged some candidates.
While acknowledging that the allegations vary by constituency, the flag bearers said their recurrence across the country raises questions that require attention to safeguard electoral integrity.
On campaign financing, the group argued that many NRM candidates were left at a disadvantage after exhausting personal resources during party primaries, with limited financial support during the general election.
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