Leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Nansana Municipality have rallied party candidates contesting for LC1 chairperson positions to remain united and prepared for what is expected to be highly competitive village elections next month.
The mobilisation meeting brought together NRM flag bearers from the four divisions of Nansana Municipality—Nansana, Nabweru, Gombe, and Busukuma—to strategise on securing victory in the upcoming village polls.
Addressing the aspirants, Nabweru Division NRM chairperson Robert Maseruka warned candidates against internal divisions driven by personal interests, saying unity would be critical for the party’s success.
He urged the candidates to focus on the party manifesto and work collectively to ensure the NRM wins village leadership positions across the municipality.
Several aspirants, including some long-serving LC1 leaders, expressed confidence in their chances, citing their track record in community service.
Dorothy Nankya, one of the candidates, said her work in the village has earned her continued support from residents, noting that leadership should be judged based on results and ability to serve the community.
Another aspirant, Godfrey Lwania, predicted a tight race similar to the recent youth elections and called on voters to support NRM candidates, arguing that electing NRM leaders at the village level would help accelerate development.
Nansana Division NRM chairperson Musa Kalungi emphasized the importance of LC1 leadership, saying village leaders play a key role in service delivery and implementation of government programs at the grassroots level.
The LC1 village chairperson elections are scheduled to take place in April 2026, and political mobilisation is already intensifying across many parts of the country as parties position themselves for control of grassroots leadership structures.
