Editorial
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections has castigated the opposition politicians for being selfish and ideologically disoriented.
According to the President, the opposition politicians have been advising the electorate to shun government development programs yet for them they don’t reject government salaries.
President Museveni made the remarks today while addressing thousands of NRM supporters from Masaka city and district during a campaign rally held at the Liberation Square, Masaka city.
He advised the wanainchi not to listen to such selfish politicians but embrace government’s poverty alleviation programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga to fight poverty and improve their livelihoods.
The President also warned to arrest all town clerks, sub county chiefs, and parish chiefs who engage in collecting market dues from the low-income earners.
He noted that these Ugandans pay other forms of taxes like when they purchase items such as beer.
The decision followed complaints from NRM leaders who reported to the NRM National Chairman the opposition politicians who are threatening NRM supporters over their choice to belong and support the ruling party.
