The Senior Presidential Advisor on Rwenzori Affairs, Christine Muhindo, has urged elected leaders under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to prioritise service delivery and accountability to consolidate the party’s recent electoral gains.
Muhindo made the remarks while addressing party leaders in the Rwenzori sub-region, stressing that political success must be matched with tangible results that directly improve household incomes and livelihoods.
“As the NRM, we registered significant support across the Rwenzori region, but sustaining that trust will depend on how effectively our leaders respond to the needs of the people,” she said.
She emphasised that poverty eradication, wealth creation, and the effective implementation of government programmes must take centre stage during leaders’ terms in office.
“Victory alone is not enough. Our people expect service. They expect to see government programmes working in their communities. Leaders must remain accountable and accessible to those who elected them,” Muhindo added.
She further called on leaders at all levels — from district chairpersons and Members of Parliament to councillors — to work in unity and ensure that government interventions reach intended beneficiaries without discrimination.
“Every elected leader must remember that trust is earned through performance. Let us serve diligently, monitor government programmes, and ensure that resources meant for the people are not misused,” she noted.
Meanwhile, NRM cadres advised opposition candidates dissatisfied with the recent election outcomes to seek legal redress through the courts rather than raising allegations in the media.
“If anyone feels dissatisfied with the election results, the law provides clear channels for addressing grievances. The courts are there to handle such matters,” Kamalha said.
The call for accountability comes as the NRM strategises to maintain its political dominance in the Rwenzori region ahead of the next general elections, with party leaders emphasising performance as key to retaining voter confidence.
