Yoweri Museveni, one of Africa’s longest-serving presidents is set to run in the next Uganda presidential election. The president is seeking to extend his 39-year administration after sealing the nomination of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
While speaking about his nomination, Museveni said he’s ready to heed the call of his party by becoming its flagbearer in the presidential election billed for January 2026. More so, the president vowed that if elected, he would proceed with his work to ensure that Uganda becomes a “high middle-income country.”
Furthermore, he stressed that his leadership so far has brought peace, stability, and progress to Uganda. He added that his government would take the country on a qualitative leap.
Also, he pointed out how some countries in Asia have fewer resources compared to Uganda. He disclosed that his new administration, if elected, will return the African country to its rightful place.
Museveni labels opposition in Uganda as terrorists – Bobi Wine
While the Ugandan president is seeking an extension, critics have pointed to how he has kept the opposition at bay with force. It is worth mentioning that Museveni hijacked power in 1986 as a rebel leader of the National Resistance Army.
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Since he became president, Museveni has contested and won every presidential election. On two occasions, he amended the Ugandan constitution to remove age and term limits as he refused to relinquish power.
In the next election, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, a musician-turned-politician is set to contest against Museveni. Recall that in January 2021, Bobi Wine lost to Museveni by 35% to 59%, in an election popularly marred by irregularities.
In April 2025, Bobi Wine during an interview with BBC said he’s ready to contest against the Ugandan leader in the next election. He disclosed his readiness if his political party, the National Unity Platform approves his nomination.
While speaking with the press, Bobi Wine said the growing state repression makes it difficult for the opposition to thrive in Uganda. Similarly, he narrated how the Museveni administration labels opposition in Uganda as terrorists.
