Dr. James Twaheyo Leads NRM Mobilisation Drive in Ankole Ahead of Village Elections

ANKOLE — The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has intensified grassroots mobilisation efforts across the Ankole sub-region ahead of the forthcoming Village Women Council and Local Council I (LC I) Chairperson elections, with party leaders calling for unity, reconciliation and stronger coordination to secure victory at the village level.

The mobilisation drive was reinforced during a high-level regional entry meeting held at Adit Mall Conference Hall, bringing together Members of Parliament, district leaders, women leaders and other party cadres from across Ankole under the theme, “Strong Foundations for NRM Victory.”

The meeting provided a platform for party leaders to assess the state of grassroots structures, address internal challenges and strategise on how to consolidate support for NRM flag bearers in the upcoming village-level elections.

Leading the Ankole regional mobilisation team, Dr. James Tweheyo, emphasised the importance of building strong and united grassroots structures, describing the village as the foundation upon which the party's broader political success is built.

Tweheyo urged NRM leaders to prioritise reconciliation and unity, calling on party members to put aside internal differences and work together towards a common objective.

He noted that the strength of the NRM at the national level is largely dependent on the effectiveness of its structures at the grassroots, particularly at the village level where leaders interact directly with communities and voters.

The leaders were also urged to intensify mobilisation efforts, engage directly with voters and ensure that party structures remain active and coordinated throughout the electoral period. The NRM Party Electoral Commissioner, while addressing the gathering, urged leaders to remain focused on mobilisation and grassroots organisation as the party prepares for the Village Women Council and LC I elections.

The Electoral Commissioner stressed the need for leaders and cadres to maintain close contact with communities, understand the concerns of voters and effectively communicate the party's message at the grassroots.

The meeting also underscored the strategic importance of the forthcoming elections to the NRM, as the Village Women Council and LC I structures serve as the closest level of political and administrative leadership to ordinary citizens.

Party leaders were encouraged to support NRM flag bearers, promote peaceful campaigns and mobilise voters to participate in the electoral process.

The call for unity and reconciliation comes as the party seeks to strengthen cohesion among its members following the internal processes that produced candidates for the village-level positions.

Leaders in Ankole were urged to embrace all party members, regardless of their preferred candidates during the earlier stages of the electoral process, and to now rally behind the officially selected NRM flag bearers.

The mobilisation campaign is expected to extend to villages across the sub-region, with party leaders and coordinators tasked with ensuring that grassroots structures are fully activated ahead of polling.

The NRM leadership has consistently emphasised that effective grassroots organisation remains critical to sustaining the party's political influence, particularly through strong village structures that can mobilise communities and facilitate communication between the party and citizens.

The Ankole meeting therefore served as both a mobilisation platform and a strategic call to action, with leaders expected to return to their respective districts and constituencies to strengthen coordination and engage directly with voters.

As the elections draw closer, the party leadership is urging its supporters to maintain discipline, unity and commitment, while ensuring that the campaign is conducted peacefully and within the established electoral guidelines.

The NRM's mobilisation efforts in Ankole are part of a wider nationwide campaign aimed at consolidating the party's grassroots structures ahead of the Village Women Council and LC I Chairperson elections.

With the village being the first point of contact between citizens and local leadership, the party is seeking to use the mobilisation drive to reinforce its structures, resolve internal disagreements and secure broad support for its candidates across the country.

For the NRM leadership in Ankole, the message from the regional entry meeting was clear: a united and well-organised grassroots structure is essential to achieving victory in the forthcoming village elections and strengthening the party's foundation for the future.