The NRM parliamentary caucus has endorsed the government’s harmonised position on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, paving the way for a decisive debate and possible passage in Parliament later today.
The decision followed an emergency caucus meeting held Tuesday morning at the Office of the President, convened by Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua to align party members ahead of the afternoon plenary sitting.
In a formal resolution issued after the meeting, Mr Obua said the caucus had unanimously agreed to support the revised proposals presented by government.
“We, the Members of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus, meeting at the Office of the President Conference Hall on Tuesday, 5th May 2026; recognising the imperative obligation of safeguarding Uganda’s sovereignty, national security, constitutional order, and socio-economic stability in an increasingly complex global and domestic environment,” he stated.
Mr Obua noted that the caucus was guided by the government’s harmonised position on the bill as presented by the Minister of Internal Affairs and the Attorney General, alongside strategic direction from President Museveni.
“Acting in the spirit of consensus, cohesion, and collective responsibility, we hereby resolve to support the harmonised position of Government regarding the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 in Parliament,” he added.
The endorsement effectively consolidates ruling party support and strengthens the bill’s prospects as lawmakers prepare for what is expected to be a closely watched and potentially contentious debate.
