President Yoweri Museveni has claimed that some of Justine Nameere’s political opponents wanted to kill her during the elections in Masaka, accusing them of using misinformation and coordinated efforts to turn people against her.
Speaking to the NRM Parliamentary Caucus, Museveni praised Nameere and Minister Balaam Barugahara for exposing corruption and poor service delivery.
“I am glad some people are trying to do some little fighting; that is Barugahara and Nameere,” Museveni said.
The President then described the opposition Nameere faced in Masaka using a striking comparison.
“This Nameere, they wanted to kill her in Masaka during the elections. There is a way they gang up, misinform people; they are like AIDS. AIDS kills by blocking the body’s soldiers,” he said.
Museveni argued that corrupt individuals often begin by controlling information and spreading misleading narratives to protect their interests and weaken leaders fighting corruption.
He recalled that after the elections, Nameere and other young supporters travelled to Rwakitura to raise concerns about what they had experienced. According to Museveni, their complaints prompted him to take a closer interest in the political situation in Masaka.
The President also linked corruption to growing public frustration, particularly when local leaders misuse funds meant for government programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM).
He said such corruption can damage the government’s reputation because citizens often blame the entire administration for the actions of individual officials.
Museveni urged leaders to continue exposing corruption and poor service delivery, saying protecting public resources is essential to restoring public confidence in government programmes.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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