Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) to withdraw from Uganda’s presidential race, claiming the party is too weak and divided to lead the country. She made the remarks on Sunday during a fundraising event at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Nyendo, Masaka City, asserting that the opposition is preoccupied with internal disputes rather than preparing to govern.
Nabbanja pointed to internal conflicts and the recent split within NUP, which gave rise to the Democratic Front (DF), as proof of the party’s instability. “NUP knows very well that they cannot manage this country. They have already failed and even split to form DF. That alone shows their level of weakness,” she said, urging Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, to step aside from the presidential race.
The Prime Minister also addressed DF, led by former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga. She encouraged DF and other smaller political parties to form alliances with older parties like the Democratic Party (DP) and eventually work with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
“I advise DF and other small parties to stop wasting time in endless wrangles. Instead, they should join NRM so that together we can serve Ugandans better,” Nabbanja said. She stressed that only NRM has the organizational stability, strong structures, and leadership experience necessary to manage the country and provide meaningful services.
Nabbanja criticized opposition leaders in Masaka for allegedly taking credit for government projects, particularly road construction. She warned residents not to be misled: “Let no one deceive you. These roads are government projects, not Namayanja’s or her opposition projects. No opposition leader has built a road here.”
The Premier emphasized that service delivery should not be politicized, noting that government projects are carried out under national programs rather than individual opposition initiatives. She added that while opposition leaders may be vocal, they often lack the capacity to deliver tangible change on the ground.
In her closing remarks, Nabbanja turned to matters of faith and community unity. She urged the congregation at St Joseph’s Catholic Church to remain hopeful, supportive, and united. “Do not grow weary in doing good. With faith and determination, this church will be completed. Let us focus our hearts on the Holy Spirit and support one another,” she said, leaving the audience with a message of perseverance and solidarity.
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