Political tensions in Uganda continue to rise as the battle lines ahead of the 2026 general elections become increasingly visible. The latest exchange has pitted Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, against National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, following his remarks about a possible by-election in Bukedea after an anticipated opposition victory.
The confrontation played out publicly on Tuesday during President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign rally at Nsambwe Primary School playground in Kyegonza sub-county, Gomba District. Addressing supporters, Speaker Among launched a sharp rebuttal to Kyagulanyi’s recent claims, dismissing his prediction of a by-election in Bukedea as misleading and politically unrealistic.
Among confidently declared that Kyagulanyi’s assertions were false, insisting that President Museveni would remain in power beyond 2026 and that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) would continue steering the country’s leadership.
She firmly rejected the notion that Kyagulanyi’s anticipated victory would usher in immediate political changes, particularly in Bukedea, where she emphasized that NRM support remains strong.
The exchange stems from Kyagulanyi’s address to a large gathering in Bukedea on Saturday, where he accused the government of deliberately blocking opposition candidates from contesting the Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament seat. According to Kyagulanyi, these actions allowed Among to run unopposed, undermining democratic competition in the district.
Kyagulanyi claimed that security agencies and the Electoral Commission colluded to prevent his supporters, who had intended to contest the Bukedea Woman MP seat, from entering the race.
He alleged that this interference cleared the path for Among’s uncontested re-election, a move he described as part of a broader pattern of political suppression.
During the same address, Kyagulanyi called for sweeping political change, accusing the government of hoarding national wealth while neglecting essential public services such as clean water, healthcare, and basic infrastructure.
He urged Ugandans to seize what he described as a historic opportunity to end “40 years of bad leadership” and replace it with governance that prioritizes service delivery and accountability.
In response, Among used her platform at the Gomba rally—significantly held in Kyagulanyi’s own home region—to mock his claims of popularity. She ridiculed what she described as Kyagulanyi’s small showing in Bukedea, controversially asserting that only about 10 people attended his rally.
In contrast, she highlighted what she said was overwhelming support for the NRM in Bukedea, stressing that residents had clearly demonstrated their trust in the ruling party.
Among went further to suggest that the people of Bukedea had sent a clear message to Kyagulanyi, questioning his readiness to lead a country as complex and diverse as Uganda. She implied that leadership requires experience, stability, and a proven track record—qualities she argued Kyagulanyi lacks.
Beyond the political sparring, Among also seized the opportunity to draw attention to Uganda’s pressing infrastructure challenges. She specifically cited the poor condition of major roads, including the Masaka–Villa Maria highway, urging the government to prioritize repairs.
She warned that continued neglect would only result in higher repair costs in the future and emphasized the urgency of immediate intervention to prevent further deterioration.
Meanwhile, Haruna Kasolo, the NRM Vice-Chairperson for the Buganda Region, also addressed the rally and turned attention to another contentious issue: land disputes. Kasolo called for improved training of NRM leaders on the provisions of the Land Act, noting that misunderstandings and poor handling of land issues have fueled controversy and contributed to declining NRM support in Buganda.
He proposed that party leaders at all levels be educated on how to manage land-related conflicts effectively to avoid further tensions.
As Uganda inches closer to the 2026 elections, political stakes continue to rise. Kyagulanyi remains resolute in his promise to deliver change and dismantle the NRM’s four-decade grip on power. On the other hand, Speaker Among and the ruling party remain steadfast in defending their leadership record and political dominance.
The growing clash between these two influential political figures signals an intensifying struggle that is likely to shape the future of Uganda’s political landscape in the years ahead.
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