By Our Reporter
The Mbarara District National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson, Prosper Tuhaise Kururagire, has strongly criticised opposition mobilisers, particularly from the National Unity Platform (NUP), accusing them of engaging in propaganda, political noise, and acts that risk causing chaos instead of conducting issue-based campaigns.
Speaking to party supporters in Mbarara, Tuhaise, a well-known and outspoken loyalist of President Yoweri Museveni, said meaningful politics should be anchored in clear values, intentions, and respect for the electorate, not what he described as “yawping all over towns with no clear agenda.”
“The politics of noise, insults, and threats of violence is not leadership,” Tuhaise said. “Real politics is about ideas, values, and what you intend to deliver to the people, not reckless propaganda meant to excite crowds no wonder Police beat them, its role is to keep law and order, and if you go against this you have to face its wrath.”
Tuhaise accused opposition agents and foot soldiers of abandoning manifesto-based campaigning in favor of confrontational tactics that disrupt public order which leads to confrontations with security agencies some times. He said instead of engaging voters constructively, some opposition groups resort to unnecessary demonstrations, intimidation, and rhetoric that fuels tension, especially in urban centres.
He warned that while the NRM has largely relied on discipline and restraint, the ruling party commands a vast silent majority capable of mobilising if provoked. However, he emphasized that the party would not be drawn into disorderly conduct.
“If chaos and propaganda are what the opposition believes will win them support, they should know that NRM also has a silent majority that can easily outcompete them,” Tuhaise said. “The difference is that NRM is built on strong pillars and values, and we do not believe in dragging the country into confusion.”
Prosper Tuhaise is widely recognised in Mbarara for his personal contribution to strengthening the ruling party’s structures. He is credited with single-handedly constructing a modern NRM district office using his own resources, alongside funding several party mobilisation and organisational initiatives without reliance on state support.
He said such investments reflect the NRM’s commitment to grassroots organisation and long-term political engagement, rather than short-lived excitement driven by confrontational politics.
Tuhaise called on all political actors to conduct their campaigns peacefully, respect the law, and present their agendas clearly to voters, warning that Uganda’s democratic process must not be undermined by disorder and inflammatory rhetoric.
“Leadership is not noise,” he said. “Leadership is responsibility.”
