In a statement shared on his official X handle, formerly Twitter, Museveni praised the two leaders for demonstrating unity and prioritizing shared goals over individual ambitions.
“At the ongoing NRM National Delegates Conference at Kololo Independence Grounds, I have received the withdrawal of Capt. Mike Mukula from the race of Vice Chairman Eastern Region in favor of Mr. David Calvin Echodu,” Museveni wrote.
“I consistently advocate for solution-based leadership; it’s not about who leads but what is accomplished. I commend the two leaders for going back to our principle of shared interest as opposed to individual position,” he added.
𝙲apt. Mukula, who has been a key figure in Eastern Uganda politics, had been vying for the seat alongside Echodu.
His decision to withdraw has been widely viewed as a move to strengthen party cohesion ahead of future political activities.