Uganda: NRM Seeks to Entrench Grassroots Power With Proposed Local Govt Amendment

Uganda: NRM Seeks to Entrench Grassroots Power With Proposed Local Govt Amendment

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has revealed plans to amend the Local Government Act to grant its party chairpersons ex-officio status in all local government councils -- a move critics fear could entrench the party's dominance in public governance ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Ex-Makerere Guild President "Dangote" Ditches NUP for NRM, Eyes Arua City Mayor Seat

The Former Makerere University Guild President, Lawrence Alionzi, popularly known as “Dangote,” has officially crossed from the National Unity Platform (NUP) to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Alionzi also picked up nomination forms, signaling his intent to contest for the position of Mayor of Arua City in the upcoming elections. Speaking shortly after expressing his interest, Alionzi stated that he wants to be an active par…

NUP's Alionzi Lawrence Dangote Defects To Nrm, Seeks Arua City Mayoral Seat - The Witness Uganda

In a shocking turn of events, Alionzi Lawrence Dangote, the recently elected Guild President of Makerere University under the National Unity Platform (NUP) banner, has defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Dangote’s decision comes as a surprise to many, given his strong association with the opposition party and his vocal criticism of the government’s policies during his campaign. According to sources close to the matter, Dan…