Africa-Press – Uganda. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus has resolved to await the findings of the party’s internal tribunal before engaging in political discussions over the recently concluded party primaries.
Meeting at State House Entebbe on Friday under the chairmanship of President Yoweri Museveni, the caucus agreed to respect the party’s internal justice processes and allow the tribunal to handle the more than 300 election petitions filed over alleged irregularities.
Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua said the President urged all NRM members and aspiring politicians to seek leadership through honest and ethical means.
“The President advised all Ugandans and NRM members aspiring to political offices to seek success through godly ways rather than using dubious means,” Obua said.
Obua added that the caucus would only deliberate politically on the petitions after the tribunal had concluded its work.
“The caucus has resolved to wait for the outcome and recommendations of the NRM tribunal that is processing over 300 election petitions before having a thorough discussion on the issue politically,” he stated.
The meeting also addressed the issue of election-related violence, which tainted the primaries across several constituencies.
According to Obua, more than 300 individuals have been arrested in connection with electoral offences, including vote tampering and violence.
“Over 300 people who tampered with results and engaged in election violence have been apprehended and are to be charged in courts of law,” he confirmed.
MPs attending the meeting expressed mixed reactions to the resolutions. While some were eager for immediate disciplinary action, others supported the decision to let the tribunal complete its work first—a stance party officials say reinforces the NRM’s commitment to due process and institutional integrity.
The caucus’s stand comes at a time of heightened internal tension within the ruling party, as disputes over primary outcomes continue to simmer.
Party leaders say the disciplinary process and prosecution of electoral offenders are essential steps toward restoring trust and cohesion ahead of the 2026 general elections.
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