The Manager of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, on Tuesday intensified grassroots mobilization in Makindye Division, where she monitored the ongoing voter registration and voter register verification exercise ahead of the forthcoming Local Council (LC) and Women Council elections.
Namyalo began her tour in Lubowa Village, Kibuli Parish, before proceeding to Hospital Zone and later Kitawuluzi Village in Nsambya Central, where she met residents, aspiring local leaders, and women candidates preparing to contest in the upcoming polls.
Addressing residents, Namyalo urged Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu, to actively participate in the electoral process by verifying their details on the voters’ register and turning up to elect leaders committed to improving service delivery at the grassroots.
She encouraged voters to support National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates, arguing that leaders who work closely with the ruling government are better positioned to coordinate development programmes and deliver services to their communities.
During her visit to Nsambya Central, several women leaders and NRM candidates praised Namyalo for her continued engagement with local communities, describing her as a leader committed to empowering ordinary Ugandans.
One of the aspiring leaders, Nasuuna Lukia, said Namyalo’s visit had boosted the confidence of NRM candidates and demonstrated the ONC’s commitment to supporting grassroots leadership.
“Namyalo has come to show us that we, the NRM candidates, are working closely with the ONC. If elected, we shall work with the office to link our communities to President Museveni’s wealth creation programmes,” Lukia said.
Speaking to women leaders, Namyalo reaffirmed the ONC’s commitment to promoting women’s economic empowerment, urging voters to elect leaders who are compassionate, transparent, and dedicated to serving their communities.
She also criticized opposition politicians, accusing them of focusing on opposing government programmes instead of supporting initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of ordinary Ugandans.
While interacting with residents in Kitawuluzi Village, community members raised concerns over delays in accessing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds despite completing all the required registration procedures.
Responding to the concerns, Namyalo said the government had already released funds for the programme and pledged to follow up the matter with the relevant authorities to ensure eligible beneficiaries receive the financial support intended to improve household incomes.
She said the ONC will continue engaging communities and monitoring the voter registration exercise to encourage greater public participation in the upcoming grassroots elections while ensuring wananchi benefit from government programmes.
