Africa-Press – Uganda. Fred Nyanzi, chief mobiliser of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has urged young party members to reject bribes and remain committed to the party’s values ahead of internal youth elections set for June 19.
He made the remarks during the launch of Youth Umbrella Day, a mobilisation campaign held in Rubaga North aimed at strengthening grassroots support.
Speaking to hundreds of enthusiastic supporters, Nyanzi warned that any youth who accepts money or withdraws from the race under external pressure would be betraying the party’s vision and frustrating its efforts to build a disciplined, loyal leadership base.
“The youth have stood with NUP even when the party was under legal attack. We recognise your resilience and loyalty. You must not allow money or empty promises to compromise your values or the trust placed in you,” Nyanzi said.
The event, attended by supporters from across Rubaga Division, also featured the area Member of Parliament Abubaker Kawalya and Lubaga Division Mayor Mberaze Mawula.
NUP officials used the gathering to rally young members behind selected party flagbearers and emphasise ideological discipline ahead of what is expected to be a highly competitive vote.
MP Kawalya stressed that holding a party membership card was not enough and urged candidates to demonstrate genuine commitment to NUP’s mission.
“This is not just about having a party card. It’s about standing for what NUP believes in. Those who are not committed to our values should step aside and allow focused, loyal candidates to lead,” he told journalists on the sidelines of the event.
He noted that the mobilisation effort, dubbed the Umbrella Campaign, aims to ensure NUP dominance in youth leadership structures, right up to national parliamentary representation.
In Lubaga South, area MP Aloysius Mukasa reported strong mobilisation and interest, with some positions attracting as many as eight contenders.
While calling the high participation a positive sign of youth engagement, he admitted the race had also generated tensions.
“The competition is healthy, but it’s also causing some disunity due to lack of consensus. We are working on mechanisms to ensure harmony among the candidates while maintaining a democratic process,” Mukasa said.
Youth Umbrella Day was also marked in Makindye Division, where local leaders, led by Division Speaker Charles Luba, pledged to mentor and support aspirants.
Luba said the focus was on nurturing leaders who would not be intimidated or derailed by external forces.
With just under two weeks to go before the youth elections, NUP leaders continue to stress integrity, ideological clarity, and unity.
They are urging young members not to allow personal interests or rival camps to derail the broader mission of the party.
The youth elections are part of NUP’s broader strategy to entrench itself among younger voters and secure long-term political relevance.
Organisers say the campaign is not only about filling positions but also about grooming a generation that reflects the party’s vision of transformative leadership.
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