Kagadi: Hon. Asingwire Brian, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for the Buyaga East Constituency parliamentary seat, has officially withdrawn from the race and crossed over to the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
The announcement was made yesterday during a campaign rally for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held at Muhorro BCS Primary School in Muhorro Town Council, Kagadi District.
Speaking at the rally, the Speaker of Parliament and NRM National Vice Chairperson, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, informed President Museveni and supporters that Asingwire Brian had decided to step down after becoming convinced that the NRM is the only political party with a clear and workable ideology capable of transforming the country.
In his acceptance speech, Asingwire Brian publicly declared his decision to join the NRM party. He revealed that he had been coordinating NUP activities in Kagadi District for the past six years but, after extensive consultations and reflection, resolved to change his political direction.
Asingwire explained that his decision was greatly influenced by the LC3 Chairperson of Kagadi Town Council, Mr. Geoffrey Businge, who consistently engaged him in discussions on leadership, unity, and development under the NRM government. He said these engagements helped him better understand the NRM ideology and its emphasis on stability, development, and effective service delivery.
The announcement was met with loud cheers from supporters as Asingwire pledged his full support to President Museveni and the NRM party. NRM leaders welcomed him, describing his move as a significant boost to the party’s strength in Buyaga East and Kagadi District as a whole.
Following Asingwire’s withdrawal, the Buyaga East parliamentary race will now be contested between Twesige Stephen (NRM) and Eric Musana (Independent).
