John Kintu has been re-elected unopposed as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson for Mityana District.
The decision, which came without the need for a vote, highlights the evolving internal dynamics of the ruling party and a renewed emphasis on consensus-driven leadership.
Kintu’s uncontested re-election underscores the confidence and trust he commands within the party’s district structures.
His leadership has previously been credited for stabilizing party operations in Mityana, a district once marked by internal disagreements and factionalism.
The development comes during the NRM’s Local Council 1 (LC1) elections, where Mityana emerged as a model of unity.
Unlike in previous cycles, this year’s contests were characterized by a wave of voluntary withdrawals from younger candidates in favor of agreed-upon individuals.
This unusual turn was driven by what many local observers are calling “youth-led diplomacy” an organized effort by young party members to minimize division and enhance harmony in village-level structures.
Kintu praised the youth for their foresight and maturity.
“What we’re seeing is a sign of growing political maturity among the youth,” he said after the district conference. “Many of them chose to step aside and support their colleagues for the good of the party and the community. It’s commendable.”
Across various sub-counties in the district, party members convened community meetings to deliberate on which candidates to support — weighing factors such as service, integrity, and ability to unify the community.
This consensus-building process led to dozens of candidates, including Kintu himself, being returned unopposed.
Local NRM leaders believe this model of peaceful internal organization could serve as a blueprint for the party in other districts.
Kintu’s continued leadership is seen as a stabilizing factor ahead of the NRM’s preparations for its internal primaries and the national general elections slated for 2026.
His re-election ensures continuity in mobilization, oversight, and coordination of party activities across Mityana.
With a united grassroots base, the NRM in Mityana is now positioning itself not just for electoral success but also for a new era of structured, inclusive, and peaceful political engagement.
Kintu’s unchallenged return signals a party more focused on shared goals than personal rivalry — a shift many hope will resonate across Uganda's wider political landscape.