President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has renewed his call for Ugandans to safeguard the country’s stability by re-electing his government, warning that opposition contenders lack the capacity and experience to sustain Uganda’s hard-earned peace.
Addressing a large crowd at Padibe Boys Primary School playgrounds in Lamwo District, Museveni highlighted the NRM’s historic role in transforming Uganda from decades of insecurity to a nation enjoying stability and steady development.
He argued that the peace and progress Ugandans now experience are the result of years of consistent and strategic governance under the NRM.
“I have been part of Uganda’s stabilization efforts for more than sixty years,” Museveni said. “Those who want to take over do not understand the complex political and security realities of this country. The NRM is the only party that truly knows Uganda’s journey and how far we have come from chaos.”
The President questioned the leadership credentials of opposition figures such as Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and Mugisha Muntu of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), saying that their lack of experience could threaten Uganda’s stability.
He urged the people of Lamwo and the wider Acholi sub-region to remain steadfast in their support for the NRM, arguing that the party’s consistent leadership had brought peace and social services to regions that were once devastated by conflict.
“Lamwo was once a hotspot of insurgency,” Museveni said. “But today, it stands as a testimony to what the NRM’s long-term vision has achieved. Only those who built this peace can sustain it.”
Museveni commended the progress made in Lamwo under NRM leadership, noting the establishment of 74 government primary schools and several secondary schools as evidence of the party’s commitment to improving education.
He pledged further investment in education infrastructure and reaffirmed the government’s policy of free universal education to ensure that no child is left behind. “We shall continue improving existing schools, expanding access, and reducing administrative costs through the day-school model,” he said.
The President cited the Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub as an example of the success of government empowerment programs, explaining that its graduates are proof of how education and practical training can uplift young Ugandans.
Turning to infrastructure and social services, Museveni highlighted ongoing improvements in health facilities and access to clean water across Lamwo. He announced that the government’s next focus would be on district-level road connectivity, following the completion of major national highways.
“We have worked on the big roads across the country,” he said. “Now we shall concentrate on connecting districts internally so that economic activities can flourish.”
Museveni also emphasized the importance of the Parish Development Model (PDM), describing it as “a golden opportunity against poverty.” He revealed that UGX 26.4 billion had already been disbursed to 26,677 beneficiaries in Lamwo District through the PDM and related empowerment initiatives.
“Every household must participate in wealth creation,” Museveni said. “The PDM is not just a government program — it is a direct empowerment tool for ordinary Ugandans.”
Acknowledging Lamwo’s history with the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency, Museveni reassured residents of the government’s continued commitment to addressing post-conflict recovery, including cattle restocking and the rehabilitation of livelihoods.
“We know what this region went through,” he said. “That is why we are not only talking about development but also restoring dignity and opportunity to every family affected by war.”
During the rally, Palabek County MP Hillary Onek announced that more than 150 supporters of the National Unity Platform had crossed over to the NRM, describing the move as a sign of growing confidence in the ruling party’s leadership.
“We are consolidating NRM dominance in Lamwo and across the Acholi sub-region,” Onek declared.
Meanwhile, Lamwo District NRM Chairperson Policap Odoch appealed to the President to consider creating a new Parabek District, carved out of Lamwo, to enhance administrative efficiency and service delivery.
Museveni welcomed the proposal and said it would be carefully studied through the relevant government channels.
He concluded his rally by urging residents to protect the peace and progress Uganda has achieved under the NRM. “We cannot afford to hand over our country to those who do not understand how it was built,” Museveni said. “Let us continue working together to secure Uganda’s future.”
The Lamwo rally is part of President Museveni’s broader campaign across Northern Uganda — a region once torn apart by insurgency but now regarded by the NRM as a symbol of post-conflict recovery, unity, and resilience.
