President Yoweri Kaguta Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to use all possible means to rectify irregularities in the recently concluded NRM Party Primary elections.
In his second response to the same issue within one day period, Museveni noted that there were a lot of irregularities from various self seekers painting a bad image to the whole process.
“As I said in the previous messages, the mistakes included: altering results; bribery; and claims of interfering with the registers. These actions were criminal and also distorting the politics and the law of elections.” Reads part of Museveni’s letter dated 22nd July 2025.
He added that what was urgent was crucial and urgent, was the criminal side of committing fraud by altering results, using violence and bribery.
“What remains are the political and legal aspects. What happens to the flag bearers who were fraudulently declared? Why doesn’t Tanga Odoi change and announce the proper results? Remember, that the voting was by lining up, during the day and everybody saw the results. How does anybody change that, other than making oneself a fool? ” Museveni asked
That the state structures such as ISO and CID have already helped us by arresting the criminals and charging them.
“Our lawyers, however, have advised that Tanga Odoi cannot be the one who corrects a mistake that he made. It is the lawyers committee (the Tribunal), that will deal with politics and the Law.” Museveni revealed.
That, in the process of compiling evidence, they They will, of course, be guided by the same facts that guided ISO and CID in arresting the criminals and charging then.
“Therefore, those affected by the mistakes of the mistake-makers, should know that their grievances are already being addressed. Everything will be rectified. It is just the facts and evidence that will conclude the matter.”
President Museveni’s guidance is timely because it has come at a time when many of the defeated contestants are threatening to run as independents in the forthcoming elections, something that could have a negative impact on the party’s victory.
