President Yoweri Museveni Tibuhaburwa Kaguta was on Monday nominated to run for president in next year’s general polls.
Museveni’s nomination was seconded by ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Youth Chairperson, Gaddafi Nasur and Hellen Seku.
He was nominated by Electoral Commission chairman, Justice Simon Byabakama at Kyambogo Cricket Oval that will now serve as the EC nominations grounds for two days.
Following his nomination, Museveni gave an acceptance speech in which warned those working with foreigners to distabilise Uganda’s peace.
“I encourage everybody to maintain peace. I hear talk that some people want to cause chaos. Those plans will not succeed. Anyone planning mischief will fail. No one should threaten Ugandans with chaos,” Museveni warned.
Museveni who was praised for keeping time, is expected to launch his manifesto later in the day.
BELOW IS HIS FULL STATEMENT
I have been duly nominated by the Electoral Commission as a candidate for the 2021 presidential election. I thank my nominators, the two young people, Nassur Gaddafi and Hellen Seku.
I also thank the rest of my entourage led by the NRM vice-chairperson Al-Hajj Moses Kigongo and the Secretary General, Justine Lumumba. Special gratitude to our supporters in the districts who signed my endorsement forms.
At this nomination, I would want to emphasise two points; measures against the Covid-19 pandemic and security.
Covid-19 is deadly and is killing our people. In recent days, among others, we lost an environment expert, Paul Mafabi, and my good friend, Francis Xavier Kitaka, the veterinary expert and entrepreneur.
Do not take this disease lightly. The talk that the villages are insulated from Covid-19 is false. Please follow all guidelines of health experts. Sanitize, wear masks and observe social distancing.
Secondly, I encourage everybody to maintain peace. I hear talk that some people want to cause chaos. Those plans will not succeed. Anyone planning mischief will fail. No one should threaten Ugandans with chaos.
I thank you and I will delve into details of our manifesto at the launch later today.
