In a surprising political development, former Mp Bungokho South and Works and Transpor, Hon. Welikhe Kafwabusa Michael has officially stepped down from the Bungokho Parliamentary race.
The long-serving former Mp/minister says his decision is aimed at fostering unity within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and supporting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s re-election bid.
By 10:30 a.m on yesterday morning, 11th November, 2025, hundreds of NRM supporters had gathered at the party offices to receive the news of the minister’s withdrawal.
Thought Many appeared emotional, with some breaking into tears, as Welikhe’s declared his official withdrawal, In a video circulating in the media, Welikhe is seen seconding his rival, Masaba Muhamood, the NRM Flagbearer in the race.
Welikhe, who had chosen to run as an independent candidate after losing the NRM flag to his longtime rival and strong NRM cadre member, Masaba Muhamood, announced his decision before the press and the voters in Mbale, Speaking in a calm and composed tone, the former minister emphasized that his move was guided by a deep sense of party discipline and the need to maintain unity and stability within the NRM and focus on mobilizing voted for President M7.
“We may have our individual differences, but we can’t allow them to affect the President and the NRM party,” Welikhe said, addressing journalists and supporters. “This decision was not easy, but I believe it is the right one for our country and our party.”
Supporters who witnessed the handover applauded the gesture, calling Ecweru’s decision a mark of selflessness and political maturity. Some were seen nodding in agreement as they praised him for prioritizing party unity over personal ambition.
In his address, he further reaffirmed his loyalty to the NRM and to President Museveni, saying his focus would now shift to mobilizing support for the President and other NRM candidates across the region.
“It doesn’t affect the country when I lose a seat,” he said, “but the country could be destabilized if President Museveni loses the presidential race. I have therefore stepped down to mobilize for the President and to protect the peace and stability we have achieved under his leadership.”
Welikhe also pledged his full support to Masaba Muhamood, the official NRM flag bearer for Bungokho Central , promising to work closely with him and other party candidates to consolidate NRM’s grassroots structures.
“I will support the NRM flag bearers to strengthen unity and the party’s base,” he stated, drawing applause from his supporters.
Political observers have since lauded his move as a demonstration of political discipline and commitment to the party’s ideology.
They believe Welikhe’s decision could help the NRM regain its full support base in Bungokho Central County, which has previously seen divisions during election cycles.
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