Muntu Warns Western Uganda Against Voting Museveni
The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, retired General Mugisha Muntu, has warned residents of Western Uganda against voting for President Yoweri Museveni in the forthcoming general elections, citing the risk of being harmed arising from what he described as long-standing government mistakes.
Muntu made the remarks while addressing journalists in Bugongi, Kabale Municipality, during his presidential campaign tour of the Kigezi sub-region. He said poor governance and mismanagement could plunge the country into conflict, whose consequences would be borne by ordinary citizens.
He urged voters to support peaceful change, stressing that Uganda needs leadership based on accountability, institutions, and national unity.
Muntu is currently campaigning in Kigezi, having addressed rallies in Rubanda and Kisoro districts yesterday. Today, his campaign activities continued in Kabale and Rukiga districts.
Meanwhile, Barigye Innocent, a Youth Member of Parliament aspirant representing Western Uganda, criticized what he termed the commercialization of politics. He said that during his interactions with young people across the region, many expressed more interest in receiving money than evaluating candidates based on leadership potential and vision.
Barigye blamed the ruling government for fostering a political environment where money influences electoral choices, warning that this undermines democracy.
Gideon Tumwesigye, the Vice Chairperson of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Kabale, said they had resolved to support General Muntu because their preferred presidential candidate, retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, is currently in prison.
Tumwesigye said opposition forces have agreed to speak with one voice in support of political change. He also raised concerns about the state of tourism in the Kigezi region, citing poor road infrastructure despite the region’s significant contribution to national revenue.
He called on residents to rally behind leaders advocating for change, saying the time had come for Uganda to take a new direction.
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