By BM
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has announced the postponement of its scheduled presidential campaign rallies in Kole, Lira, and Lira City.
The rallies, which were set for Monday, October 6, 2025, have been deferred due to what officials describe as the President’s need to attend to critical state duties on that day.
In a statement issued from the Office of the Secretary General and signed by Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, local party leaders in the affected districts were directed to inform the public about the change as a new date will be communicated soon.
The letter, marked for immediate release, was addressed to the NRM district and city chairpersons and copied to key figures in the party’s national leadership structure.
President Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking another term in office in the 2026 general elections, began his nationwide campaign trail in early September.
His campaign has so far taken him across Eastern, Central, and Western Uganda, where he has drawn large crowds while reiterating his commitment to continued peace, economic growth, and social transformation.
In the East, he emphasized industrial development and education; in Central Uganda, he spoke extensively about urban unemployment and entrepreneurship; and in the West, he focused on agricultural modernization and value addition.
The now-delayed rallies in Kole, Lira, and Lira City were intended to mark the President’s first major engagements in Northern Uganda since the launch of the campaign.
The region holds significant strategic value for the NRM, and Museveni’s visit was expected to reinforce the party’s support base while addressing local concerns around infrastructure, youth unemployment, and post-war recovery.
While the postponement may be a temporary setback in the campaign schedule, NRM insiders insist that the President remains committed to engaging directly with voters in the region.
The party is expected to announce the rescheduled dates within the coming days, once the President’s official obligations are fulfilled.
The 2026 elections are projected to be highly competitive, with increased youth involvement and growing political engagement across the country.
As the NRM pushes forward with its campaign, Museveni’s personal appearances remain a cornerstone of the party’s mobilization strategy. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
