Outgoing Nakaseke South Member of Parliament, Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula, has emphasised a renewed commitment to purpose-driven leadership over political office following his defeat in the January 15, 2026 parliamentary elections.
Speaking during Sanyuka Morning Xpress on Tuesday, Luttamaguzi, a staunch member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), struck a reflective yet resolute tone about his political journey and future direction.
“I’m content with what I have. I’m a farmer, and I’m not chasing billions. My farm is enough for me,” he said.
Luttamaguzi argued that despite losing his seat, he received more than ten job offers after the elections but deliberately chose to decline them.
“After the election, I received over ten job offers, but I chose to turn them down. My focus is not on positions; it’s on power and purpose,” he said.
Luttamaguzi framed his political career as part of a broader national struggle, suggesting that leadership extends beyond holding office.
“We are in a crisis, and politics is a journey. Not everyone has to follow the same path,” he said.
“I am Ugandan, and I am still here. We shall demand our victory.”
According to the official tally released by the Electoral Commission of Uganda, Luttamaguzi lost the Nakaseke South County parliamentary seat to Charles Kawuma Nsereko of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
Nsereko secured 30,279 votes, defeating the incumbent Luttamaguzi, who garnered 18,123
Luttamaguzi previously stated that he will not challenge the results of the parliamentary elections in court, despite claiming he has evidence that the election was rigged.
In a viral video released shortly after the elections, a visibly emotional
Luttamaguzi accused Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) Chief Coordinator Caleb Akandanwaho, popularly known Salim Saleh, for interfering with the election process on the side of the NRM candidate.
