The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) disclosed that it has registered an astonishing membership of over 18.3 million individuals, surpassing the total number of registered voters in the 2021 elections, approximately 18,103,603.
This revelation unfolded during a meeting of the Central Executive Committee members of the NRM, convened yesterday evening at State House Entebbe. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the NRM party chairperson, addressed the committee and shared the results of the recent registration process, which occurred between the 13th and 17th of this month.
President Museveni voiced concerns about the criminal activities of money lenders who seize national identity cards from Ugandans, creating hurdles for some members during the registration process. He assured the committee that the issue would be tackled, even through legislation if necessary, to rectify the situation and return the identity cards to their rightful owners.
“There were some gaps in the process such as the criminality of money lenders who take away national Identity Cards from Ugandans, and the limited involvement of NRM village chairpersons, and we have agreed to address those, through legislation if necessary and return them to the people at an appropriate time,” said President Museveni.
Despite the observed gaps in the registration process, the NRM party reported a remarkable membership count of 18.3 million. President Museveni expressed his appreciation to NRM members for their enthusiastic response to the registration program, considering it a positive start to the ongoing process.
The NRM commenced preparations to update its register on March 13th, 2024, following its official launch on February 28th, 2024, by President Museveni as part of the party’s electoral roadmap for the 2026 elections. Notably, the president actively participated in the register update exercise, personally updating his particulars in the party register, overseen by NRM party Secretary General, Richard Todwong.
This year, the NRM intensified its grassroots mass mobilization efforts across the country, focusing on the 2026 elections. The party’s primary focus ahead of the elections includes internal elections, leadership renewal within the party structures, and selecting flag bearers for various positions.
To facilitate the upcoming elections, the NRM’s electoral commission chairman, Dr. Tanga Odoi, released a tentative roadmap for the party’s electoral structure in 2023. This roadmap will guide the NRM as it continues its preparations for the 2026 Elections.
Comments are closed.