By Aggrey Baba
Senior Presidential Advisor on political affairs and head of the Bazzukulu Movement, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, has confidently stated that President Yoweri Museveni will win the 2026 general elections without serious competition, arguing that the political opposition in Uganda is too weak, disorganised and has no clear plan for the country.
This comes bearly a week after Museveni was nominated unopposed as both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairman and presidential flag bearer for the 2026 polls,
Namyalo said the President’s candidature is not out of personal interest, but a response to a strong nationwide call from citizens according to the Office of National Chairman (ONC) boss, the slogan Tova Ku Main was not just a political chant, but a true reflection of what millions of Ugandans are asking, for the President to continue leading Uganda. She noted that Museveni’s acceptance to stand again is a show of commitment to guide the country through another critical phase of development.
During his nomination speech on July 5, Museveni made it clear that his decision to run again is based on two things (help Uganda stay on the path of progress, and to ensure the economy grows even stronger). He mentioned key areas like peace and security, job creation, wealth, access to services, and development of markets.
The NRM Chairman also talked about helping Uganda move from its current lower middle-income status to a higher level, with the economy projected to grow significantly in the next few years.
Namyalo, known for being one of the most outspoken women in the ruling party said these are serious goals that only a focused and experienced leader like Museveni can deliver.
She accused the opposition of lacking such a vision, saying their focus is always on political drama instead of real development issues, saying the opposition is busy fighting amongst themselves while the country moves forward.
She pointed out the recent confusion in the National Unity Platform (NUP), where some members have openly spoken about corruption and manipulation in their internal party elections, referring to public statements by senior party member Latif Sebaggala, who accused NUP of intrigue and dishonesty their ongoing vetting and nomination exercise.
Other complaints of sexual harassment and abuse have also emerged within the party ranks and Namyalo said such a party can’t be trusted to run a country.
The Chief Muzukulua ( as she normally calls herself) also dismissed the alliance between Dr. Kizza Besigye’s People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) and Gen. Mugisha Muntu’s Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), calling it a recycled partnership of leaders who have a history of fighting each other.
She reminded Ugandans that Besigye once accused Muntu of being a mole for the ruling NRM, and questioned how the two are now pretending to work together, saying Ugandans are no longer easily deceived by mere political talk, and they know which leader has brought real change to the country.
She said Museveni’s record speaks for itself, from improving security, expanding electricity and roads, to raising the country’s economy and building schools and health centres.
Namyalo added that her Bazzukulu Movement, which mobilizes support especially among the youth, is already active across the country to ensure that Museveni wins with even bigger numbers in 2026. According to her, Ugandans want results, not promises.
“Museveni has shown what he can do. The others are only good at talking. Ugandans know who to trust when it comes to their future,” she said.
