Nine political parties under the National Consultative Forum (NCF) have launched a joint platform—the Deliberate Vote Alliance—declaring open support for President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 general elections.
The alliance, unveiled in Kampala, says its mission is to mobilise nationwide support to boost voter turnout and help the incumbent achieve his targeted 80% victory.
According to the banner displayed at the launch, the alliance brings together the following nine political organisations which include Republican Women & Youth Party (RWYP), Activist Party (AP), Congress Services Volunteers (COSEVO), Liberal Democratic Transparency (LTD), Forum for Integrity in Leadership (FIL), People’s Development Party (PDP), Society for Peace & Development (SDP) and Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM) and National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED)
Stella Nambuya, one of the alliance members, said their decision stems from a belief that President Museveni should lead a structured national conversation on Uganda’s political transition.
“Our people first. It’s not only about what Museveni has done, but how he manages transition and the leadership he offers in Africa,” she said.
Nambuya urged the President to initiate a national dialogue “after being sworn in” to discuss a lasting framework for leadership succession.
She added that the alliance aims to work “village to village” to encourage voter turnout and consolidate support.
The alliance chairperson and former Nrm national vice Chairperson for Buganda Godfrey Kiwanda Ssubi, said the coalition is legally recognised and allows parties to collaborate without losing their identity.
“An alliance does not mean a political party ceases to exist. We are simply forming an alliance with candidate Museveni,” he said.
Kiwanda said the nine organisations were drawn to seven key pillars of the Museveni manifesto—peace and security, socio-economic transformation, education, health, and poverty eradication, among others.
He said the alliance has requested a formal meeting with President Museveni and is ready to join his rallies to amplify his campaign messages.
Speaking on behalf of Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Minister of State Justine Kasule Lumumba hailed the formation of the alliance as an unprecedented moment in Uganda’s politics.
“You have set new history within the country. Many political parties work with us quietly, but you have come out in public,” Lumumba said.
She argued that openly supporting the incumbent contributes to sustaining peace and signals a shift from “politics of individualism” to collective national interest.
Lumumba added that aligning with the ruling party before elections strengthens the alliance’s bargaining power.
“You don’t come after; you come before, and this leaves NRM with a debt to pay,” she said.
Lumumba committed to linking the alliance with the NRM national secretariat and organising a meeting with President Museveni to formalise cooperation.
She encouraged intensified voter mobilisation, saying village-to-village engagement is the most effective strategy as Ugandans become more aware of their rights.
She reaffirmed the NRM’s determination to secure the constitutional threshold of 50% plus one to avoid a rerun.