Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the president of Uganda has been in office for 37 years and counting at the age of 78.
However, VP Jessica Alupo disclosed that the strongman is still alive and will run for office once more in the elections of 2026.
When the Entebbe Church of Uganda Archdeaconry celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday, she made this admission. She claimed that Museveni’s capable leadership is why the nation has experienced growth.
She gave instances from the industries of transportation, industry, power, and ICT. She appealed to the people to support the President and, as a result, give him another term in office.
“From your faces and body language, I can tell you are willing to give him more time in the State House… Pulezidenti Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ajja kuba naffe mu 2026 mu kulonda era wakubawo nga okulonda kuwedde! Nsaba mu muwagile nga mwebadde mukola bulijjo [President Museveni will still be with us. As you always have, kindly lend him your support. [In order to reach a larger audience” Alupo spoke in Luganda.
No one will argue that the message wasn’t communicated after that speech, she continued. Museveni’s return provides comfort at a time when his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba is running for office. Muhoozi’s actions have been seen by many as preparing him for his father’s succession in 2026.
To reduce confusion within the NRM party, his supporters have been threatened with detention. They have nonetheless admitted that Museveni should step down so that the next generation can take his place, despite their detention.
Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, commonly known as Jessica Alupo also unveiled a plaque to mark the beginning of construction on the revamping of the Archdeaconry headquarters’ appearance. In remembrance of the day, she also planted a tree.
Attended the ceremony were seven local and foreign bishops, including Bishop Balagadde Ssekkadde of the retired Namirembe diocese.
However, Ugandans should remember that the first elections under Museveni’s administration were held on May 9, 1996, Ugandans. Paul Ssemogerere of the Democratic Party, running as a member of the “Inter-party forces coalition,” and the challenger Kibirige Mayanja were defeated by Museveni. An eligible voter turnout of 72.6 percent resulted in Museveni winning with 75.5% of the vote.
Both the losing candidates contested the results, despite the fact that both domestic and international observers deemed the vote to be legitimate. On May 12, 1996, Museveni was sworn in for a second term as president.
