President Museveni will personally oversee the verification of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) village registers in Rwakitura on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the State House has said.
First Lady Janet Museveni will conduct a similar exercise in Ntungamo Ireenga.
In a statement released on Sunday, the President called upon all NRM members across the country to participate in the crucial exercise, which will also include the election of NRM Local Council 1 (LCI) flag-bearers and village NRM structures.
“I will personally be in the Rwakitura village and Maama will be in Ntungamo Ireenga to take part in the verification of our respective NRM, village registers,” President Museveni said.
“I am alerting and requesting all the NRM members to go to their respective local areas by 10am on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to do two things: Take part in the baraza that will verify the members of the NRM that have been registered in the NRM registers; Take part in the elections of the NRM LCI flag-bearer for LCI chairmanship and also elect the village NRM structures.”
The President emphasized the importance of ensuring the integrity of the NRM membership lists, stating that the verification process is vital for the party’s internal democracy.
“The two activities should strictly take place between 10am and 2pm,” he directed, setting a strict timeframe for the day’s activities.
Despite his presence at the grassroots level elections, President Museveni affirmed his neutrality regarding individual candidates.
“I will, however, not line behind any candidate for election because as chairman of the NRM, I welcome any choice of our members. I cannot and should not, therefore, take sides,” he clarified, underscoring his commitment to a fair and democratic process within the party.
To facilitate the widespread participation of NRM members, the President announced the cancellation of the weekly cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025.
He also confirmed an agreement with the Speaker of Parliament to suspend parliamentary sittings on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
These measures are intended to allow government officials and Members of Parliament to return to their respective villages and actively engage in the verification and election exercises.
The move signals the NRM’s commitment to strengthening its grassroots structures and ensuring the active involvement of its membership in key decision-making processes. .