Condemnation of Violence in NRM CEC Elections Rocks Uganda's Ruling Party

Strategic Insights -

Violence-marred Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) have sparked a call to peace and unity from a key party leader, Michael Mawanda Maranga. As a prominent candidate in the Western Region Vice Chairperson seat contest, Maranga withdrew from the race due to attacks on his supporters. He emphasized that politics should prioritize peace, unity, and national progress over personal ambition. Maranga condemned violent acts, urging NRM and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) members to rally behind President Museveni and Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's vision for a stronger Uganda.

Key Takeaways:

  • Michael Mawanda Maranga, a key NRM leader, condemned violence against his supporters during the party's CEC elections, calling for peace and unity.
  • Maranga withdrew from the Vice Chairperson seat contest for the Western Region citing violence in the campaigns.
  • Politics should not be reduced to violent contests, Maranga urged, stressing the importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of supporters and unity of the party.
  • NRM and PLU members were called upon to support President Museveni and PLU leader Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's vision for a stronger Uganda.
  • Maranga urged members to work tirelessly to ensure President Museveni secures over 80% of the vote in the upcoming elections.

Statistics:

  • 11 candidates contested for the NRM Vice Chairperson seat for the Western Region.
  • 80%: the percentage of the vote President Museveni was urged to secure in the upcoming elections.

Sources:

  • Nile Post, 2025
  • AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com)