President Yoweri Museveni has encouraged NRM leaders to use the word of the mouth by telling people what they can do using government resources not their own money.
According to the President, the move is very expensive and depletes resources without creating any significant change to the population.
“If they listen and elect you, it will be good. If they don’t want to, you do other things and remain stable in your life. They will come back to you if you convey the message. But it’s not good and it’s a very big mistake to use personal money in politics,” the President noted.
“Politics is about diagnosis and prescription. You’re like a doctor who checks for the disease, prescribes the medicine and later the doctor is paid. The sick pay the doctor, not the other way round. What you’re doing is really wrong.” he added.
The President made these remarks on Tuesday at Kololo Independence grounds while meeting 478 NRM party flag bearers and chairpersons drawn from the 5 divisions that make up Kampala.
The President also emphasized, leaders to promote government programs in search of support giving an example of the 1.2 trillion Uganda shillings injected in the Parish Development Model (PDM) and the billions of shillings in Emyooga and other government programs aimed at uplifting people from poverty.
Museveni further asked these party leaders to encourage and promote politics of unity among Ugandans to create a market for goods.
Hajjat Minsa Kabanda the Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs thanked the President for being an exceptional leader who listens to the people he serves and offers solutions to their problems.
In her remarks, Hon. Rose Namayanja the NRM Deputy Secretary General appreciated the President for meeting these leaders and also expressed gratitude to the President for his stand against homosexuality and all efforts aimed at preserving the culture and values of Uganda.
“We thank you for standing firm for Africa and for our culture and we’re behind you,” Namayanja said.
The NRM flag bearers congratulated President Museveni upon celebrating 50 years of marriage with Mama Janet saying it was a big statement in efforts to preserve and recognize the family institution in Uganda.
The meeting was also attended by the NRM Director- Mobilization, Ms. Rosemary Nansubuga Sseninde, NRM Director for Information and Publicity Mr. Emmanuel Dombo, among other leaders.