By TEREGO, Uganda — Residents and leaders in Terego District have expressed strong support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni—also the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flagbearer—citing his leadership in driving Uganda’s socio-economic transformation.
During a visit to the district to commission the newly built Leju Sports Stadium, President Museveni was greeted by cheering crowds and key regional officials who applauded his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, public services, and wealth creation.
Praises for Infrastructure, Stability, and Growth
Local leaders framed the stadium opening as more than a symbolic gesture. They said it reflects sustained investment in Terego and the broader West Nile region. Hon. Obiga Kania, the State Minister for Internal Affairs and NRM’s district chairperson, thanked the President for “putting money directly into the hands of our people” while calling for attention to more roads and youth opportunities.
Babanga Wilfred Erima, NRM’s flagbearer for Terego East, referred to Museveni as a “promise-keeper,” emphasizing that visible progress in the district should influence voters. Still, he noted challenges: youth exodus, lack of skills training hubs, and delays in key road projects remain concerns.
Eric Sabiti Dramviko, the NRM candidate for Terego West, underscored administrative strains. He pointed out that the district spans 1,176 square kilometers but has only one town council and seven sub-counties. He urged the government to revisit the moratorium on creating new administrative units.
Museveni’s Message: Peace Enables Progress
In his address to the people of Terego, Museveni underscored peace as the foundation for development. He traced Uganda’s journey, citing years of conflict and instability, and argued that sustained stability under NRM rule has allowed long-term planning and investment to take root.
He urged residents to shift from passive beneficiaries to active participants in wealth creation. He invoked government programmes like Operation Wealth Creation to drive agricultural productivity and encourage household-level enterprises.
Promises and Challenges Ahead
While residents commend the stadium and other local gains, many voiced expectations for more. They called for faster completion of roads particularly Manibe–Yumbe and Manibe Rhino Camp and urged the government to fast-track infrastructure projects in other parts of the district.
There were also calls for a local skilling hub to help retain youth and stem migration to cities, and for expansion of administrative structures to bring services closer to remote communities.
As Uganda heads into the 2026 general election cycle, the reception in Terego reflects a broader narrative in NRM-led areas: residents believe they are seeing concrete returns on long-term promises and want momentum to continue.
