NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Region, Capt. Mike Mukula, has spoken out against voter bribery in the ongoing Central Executive Committee (CEC) campaigns, describing the practice as a threat to the party’s credibility and leadership quality.
Mukula, who is seeking re-election to the influential post, alleged that some delegates have been offered between Shs200,000 and Shs3 million to influence their votes.
“When money takes center stage in our internal democracy, the outcome is no longer about competence or vision but about who has the deepest pockets. This risks weakening the quality of leadership the NRM prides itself on,” Mukula cautioned.
The former state minister for health emphasized that such bribery undermines the party’s democratic processes and sets a dangerous precedent for future elections.
“If leaders are bought at this level, they will continue that cycle when they assume office, prioritizing personal gain over service to the people. That is not the NRM we want to build,” he added.
Mukula urged delegates to vote based on merit, integrity, and the ability of candidates to advance the party’s core values.
The NRM’s Central Executive Committee is the party’s highest decision-making organ, and its elections play a critical role in shaping both the party’s internal direction and its influence on national governance.
