By Diana N.Kintu
President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated Ugandans upon the conclusion of the Presidential, Parliamentary, Local Government and LC1 elections, calling for reconciliation, fairness and shared responsibility as the country moves forward.
In a message posted on his official website and shared through his verified social media account, the President urged citizens to embrace principled reconciliation and national unity.
“All said and done, I call upon Ugandans to abandon any bad behaviour and act fairly to all, even the opposition. You should work for principled reconciliation — not just opportunistic patching up. Talk about the mistakes observed and resolve them for a better future,” he stated.
The President reaffirmed his confidence in the electoral process, noting that the Biometric Voter Verification (BVV) machines had performed effectively when properly handled. He said their functionality was reflected in results reported from various districts.
He added that leadership entails sharing in the experiences of the people, both in comfort and hardship.
“Throughout the campaigns, I stood with our people in the sun and rain because leadership means sharing both comfort and hardship with the people,” he said.
During the campaign period, President Museveni addressed 143 rallies across 153 districts, describing the engagements as consultative and celebratory gatherings that brought together Ugandans of different ages. He said the rallies demonstrated the vibrancy of Uganda’s democracy and the enduring bond between the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the population.
Reflecting on the outcome of the elections, the President observed that the process had clarified the balance of political forces in the country, pointing to what he described as overwhelming national support for the NRM.
He acknowledged persisting challenges, including gaps in the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme, corruption, poor feeder roads and shortages of medicines in health centres. However, he maintained that the Movement remains firmly rooted among the people and expressed confidence that addressing these issues would further strengthen public support.
The President emphasised that the NRM’s resilience lies in its willingness to confront challenges directly while maintaining public trust. He cited achievements in peace, infrastructure development and service delivery as key pillars underpinning the party’s broad support base.
As Uganda enters a new political phase, President Museveni underscored that reconciliation, fairness and principled leadership would remain central to the country’s democratic journey, describing the elections as both a test of democracy and a reaffirmation of the Movement’s role in shaping Uganda’s future.