NEWS- The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, also serving as the chief party registrar, Rt Hon Richard Todwong has officially concluded the display and registration of party members following a five-day nationwide exercise.
While addressing journalists at his residence in Nwoya District yesterday, Hon Todwong expressed satisfaction with the process, noting a significant influx of new members eager to join the ranks of the party and extended gratitude to party members and Ugandans at large for their unwavering support throughout the noble exercise.
The registration exercise that started from Wednesday the 13th and ended on Sunday the 17th was spearheaded by the Narional Resistance Movement Secretariat.
“We registered an exceptionally high turnout across various regions, including Ankole, Bunyoro, Acholi, Kigezi, West Nile, and Rwenzori subregions. This overwhelming participation underscores our members’ commitment to the party,” Todwong remarked.
Hon Todwong said the exercise has helped in reawakening party structures and reminded members of their pivotal role in party building and it has been heartening to witness the entire country mobilized and actively involved.
Hon Todwong reflecting on the party’s inception as a grassroots movement which underscored its enduring relevance and significance in Uganda’s political landscape and he particularly acknowledged the enthusiastic involvement of the youth and women, recognizing their pivotal contribution to shaping the party’s trajectory.
Hon Todwong acknowledged challenges encountered during the registration process, particularly in areas marked by social and ethnic divisions, but reassured the public of the party’s commitment to resolving these issues.
“Efforts are underway to rectify discrepancies in local government data and ensure the inclusion of newly established villages.” He said.
Todwong announced plans to establish a website for online registration, catering to individuals living abroad as a way for the party to focus on data digitization and structural election preparations.
Hon Todwong concluded by commending party members and staff for their dedication and hard work throughout the registration exercise and expressed confidence in the integrity of the party’s register and urged all Ugandans to actively participate in shaping the NRM’s future.
The Director of Administration and Finance at the NRM Secretariat Hajjat Medina Naham Ojale, who attended the event, affirmed the successful conclusion of the registration exercise, emphasizing its pivotal role in updating and expanding the party’s membership database.
