By Juma Nsubuga
Over (20) young opposition leaders from various universities have today defected to NRM party.
These young opposition leaders from NUP, FDC and UYD have joined NRM saying that NRM is the only reliable and accommodative political party with a clear vision of transforming communities.
The team led by a one Roy Rugumayo was received by NRM secretary general Rt Hon Richard Todwong at the party (NRM) headquarters at plot 10 Kyadondo.
Todwong applauded young leaders for making a firm decision.
“These young people have made the best choice because NRM is the only reliable and accommodative political party in Uganda with a clear vision of transforming Ugandans” Rt Hon Todwong said adding that unlike in the opposition where members are in constant fights without a clear agenda, NRM under thet leadership of President Meseveni welcomes everyone willing to offer leadership skills in the fight against problems affecting the population (Ugandans).
He also pledged to mentor and advise young people to become strong cadres of the revolution.
He further tasked the converts to help in the fight against poverty in rural areas since its a mandate of every person who needs this country.
” The population has a lot of confidence in you the young leaders because you are more educated and informed than them. I request you to go and provide them (population) with relevant knowledge to enable them fight poverty and support all government programs” He urged.
Todwong noted that the main challenge of NRM today is limited employment opportunities among the youth and poverty due to subsistence production and therefore urged the youth leaders to take up the responsibilities of sensitizing the population into joining wealth creation ventures like commercial agriculture and value addition among others.
He however, discouraged the youth living in Kampala and surrounding areas from endless search for the limited jobs but instead to use the growing population into the market to sell their ideas.
Todwong expressed concern over the rampant hate speech from the opposition with intent to inciting the population to sabotage government.
“This kind of politics is chaotic, distorts peace and may lead to instability within the communities” Rt Hon Todwong stressed
Meanwhile, Rugumayo the team leader reiterated that young people are so much ready to execute any assignment given to them by NRM party top leaders.
