Following his re-election, President Museveni has signaled a renewed focus on security, governance, and national unity, highlighting the shared responsibility of citizens and leaders in maintaining peace.
Addressing party officials and religious leaders at his Rwakitura home, Museveni acknowledged Uganda’s largely peaceful election process while cautioning against isolated incidents of political violence.
“It is not just the security forces who are maintaining peace. It is all Ugandans, including members of the opposition,” he said, framing stability as a collective responsibility rather than the sole duty of law enforcement.
He also issued a direct warning to groups he accused of working with foreign interests, stating, “This is a free warning from me. Stop what you are doing. We shall maintain peace in Uganda.”
Museveni emphasized the need to rebuild unity and cohesion in regions previously affected by conflict, particularly northern and eastern Uganda.
“That atmosphere of maximum unity is coming back,” he said, highlighting the importance of national solidarity for long-term development and stability.
Governance and accountability were key themes in Museveni’s remarks. He condemned corruption, describing it as a source of public frustration, and warned elected leaders that strict oversight would be required in the new term.
“I will be very harsh in this Kisanja,” he said, calling for active supervision of government programs in areas such as healthcare, justice, land protection, road maintenance, and water access.
Voter engagement also featured in his address, with the President noting that a significant number of citizens did not participate in the election.
“About 10 million of our people did not turn up. Many of them are our members, and we must find out why,” he said, emphasizing the need for introspection within the party and enhanced civic participation.
Vice President Jessica Alupo praised the Electoral Commission for its role in delivering results peacefully and called on Ugandans to remain grateful and united.
“On a day like this, we can only say glory be to God and thanks be to God,” she said, framing the election outcome as a moment for national reflection.
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among echoed the call for unity and praised Museveni’s leadership.
“Yesterday's declaration is a testament to the trust that the people of Uganda have in NRM and in you, Your Excellency,” she said, commending the President for conducting a consistent and inclusive campaign.
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong highlighted the strength of the party’s grassroots organization, describing the results as evidence of the NRM’s transformation into a national movement.
“We campaigned and reached out to every NRM member we could. We saw that our base was awakened, and people responded,” he said.
Museveni concluded by linking governance, security, and citizen responsibility to Uganda’s broader development agenda.
He emphasized that without discipline, unity, and active oversight, national progress cannot be sustained, framing stability and accountable leadership as the foundation for economic and social transformation.