The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has restored its leadership in Mityana District following the recently concluded Local Government elections, ending a five-year period under opposition influence.
NRM’s Joseph Luzige was declared the winner in the closely contested race for District Chairperson, marking a major comeback for the ruling party at the district level.
Speaking after his victory, Luzige pledged to focus on service delivery and restoring public confidence in local governance.
“The people of Mityana have entrusted me with this responsibility, and my priority is to improve service delivery and ensure that every resident benefits from government programmes,” Luzige said.
However, the election outcome has been contested by National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Annie Miriam Nassali, who cited alleged irregularities and acts of violence during polling.
Nassali argued that intimidation and interference compromised the credibility of the election results.
“What happened during this election cannot be described as free and fair. The violence and intimidation we witnessed distorted the true will of the people,” Nassali said, adding that the announced results do not reflect the actual vote on the ground.
The District Chairperson victory strengthens NRM’s political recovery in Mityana. In the 2021 general elections, the ruling party suffered significant losses, but the latest results show a reversal in fortunes.
NRM now controls three out of the district’s five parliamentary seats, including Mityana North (Kibedi Nsegumire), Mityana South (Henry Kamya Makumbi), and the District Woman MP seat (Judith Nabakooba).
NRM leaders and supporters have hailed the outcome as a political “rescue” for Mityana, insisting that voters have renewed their trust in the party’s leadership.
“Mityana has been rescued. This victory is a clear signal that people want stability, service delivery and development,” an NRM official remarked.
Despite the ruling party’s celebrations, the disputed results highlight ongoing political tension in the district.
Opposition leaders maintain that electoral reforms are needed to restore public trust ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Observers say the handling of post-election disputes by both sides will be critical in maintaining peace and cohesion in Mityana District.
