Four independent newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs-elect) have formally declared their support for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
They are Dr. Charles Ngabirano of Rwampara East, Patrick Ochan of Apac Municipality, Teopista Acamfua, Zombo District Woman MP, and Mutebi Bernard Mugoya of Bulamogi County in Kaliro District.
They were received by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, and NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong, at the party headquarters in Kampala on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Among welcomed the legislators to what she described as their political home and thanked Todwong for his stewardship of the party.
She conveyed greetings from the NRM National Chairman and President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and the party’s First National Vice Chairperson.“In our culture, a home that has visitors all the time is a successful home. The NRM remains open to leaders who believe in its vision and programs,” Among said. She added that out of 67 independent elected MPs, 55 are NRM-leaning.
Among also introduced Counsel Yusuf Nsibambi, formerly a senior leader in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), who has officially joined the NRM today. Nsibambi previously served as FDC’s legal counsel and Vice Chairperson for the Central Region.
Among commended Nsibambi for publicly stating that the recent elections were free and fair despite losing his parliamentary seat in Mawokota, describing his position as a demonstration of transparency and integrity.
Nsibambi said his decision to join the NRM followed his experience in Parliament and his appreciation of government programs, as well as the party’s focus on delivering services to Ugandans. The four independent MPs-elect explained that their initial independent bids were due to disputes during party primaries, but emphasized that they have remained aligned with the NRM’s ideology.
Rwampara East MP Charles Ngabirano said he has always been a member of the NRM and only ran as an independent after disagreements in the July 2025 party primaries. He noted that he actively mobilized support for President Museveni in his constituency, contributing to a strong presidential performance.
Ngabirano pledged to support Speaker Among in the 12th Parliament and to continue his development agenda for Rwampara, having previously served in the 10th Parliament.
