President Museveni is expected to officially take a step toward extending his decades-long rule by picking nomination forms today, Saturday, June 28, for both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) national chairperson and party presidential flag bearer positions.
The move will confirm Museveni’s long-anticipated candidacy for the 2026 general elections, where he is seeking a seventh term in office.
Now aged 80, Museveni has led Uganda since January 1986, making him one of the longest-serving leaders on the continent.
If successful in the 2026 elections, his next term would see him reach 45 years in power by 2031, placing him among the top five longest-serving presidents globally.
The picking of nomination forms marks a critical moment in the NRM’s internal electoral calendar and signals the start of formal preparations for the party’s roadmap to the 2026 polls.
So far, no significant challenger has emerged from within the ruling party, and Museveni is widely expected to sail through the internal selection process uncontested.
As both NRM national chairperson and the likely presidential flag bearer, Museveni’s influence over the party remains firm.
This latest development also sets the tone for what is expected to be a highly watched election season, both domestically and internationally, with questions lingering about succession, generational leadership, and political transition.
NRM’s internal nomination and vetting process will culminate in the selection of official candidates ahead of Uganda’s general elections, scheduled for January 2026.
Several senior politicians and influential figures within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) have publicly declared their support for President Museveni’s anticipated bid for a seventh term in the upcoming 2026 general elections.
The endorsements, coming from across the country, highlight Museveni’s continued dominance within the ruling party and reflect a growing internal consensus around his leadership.
Many NRM members have cited his experience, legacy in maintaining national stability, and role in driving key development projects as reasons for backing his candidacy.
The show of support also signals that Museveni is likely to face little to no opposition during the party’s internal nomination process for both NRM national chairperson and presidential flag bearer—positions for which he is set to pick nomination forms today, Saturday, June 28.
This groundswell of endorsements is expected to strengthen his position ahead of the 2026 elections and reinforce his influence over the party’s direction and national political landscape.
Museveni was last re-elected in 2021 with 58% of the vote, according to the Electoral Commission.
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