Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate Maj. Gen. (rtd) Gregory Mugisha Muntu has continued his nationwide campaign, taking his message of disciplined leadership, strong institutions and peaceful political transition to several districts across central and western Uganda as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections.
In the days leading up to Christmas, Muntu and his campaign team traversed Masaka City and District, Ntungamo, Kabale, Rukiga, Rubanda, Kisoro, Lyantonde and Lwengo, engaging residents through community meetings and rallies under ANT’s “People First, A New Future” campaign slogan.
On December 23, Muntu campaigned in Masaka District and Masaka City, urging voters to embrace what he described as “change they can trust” ahead of polling day in January 2026.
“Uganda is at a defining moment,” Muntu told supporters in Masaka. “We need leadership that is honest, selfless and committed to building institutions that work for all Ugandans, not just a few individuals.”
Earlier, on December 22, the ANT team had taken the campaign trail to Ntungamo District, where Muntu emphasised the need for strong institutions to organise and empower citizens economically and politically.
“Our focus is not slogans or excitement; it is building institutions that will outlive individuals,” Muntu said. “If institutions are strong, corruption reduces, services improve, and citizens are empowered.”
The Ntungamo tour culminated in what party officials described as strong local support, with Muntu urging residents to vote for leaders who prioritise Uganda’s long-term future rather than personal gain.
From Ntungamo, the campaign moved through the Kigezi sub-region, covering Kabale, Rukiga, Rubanda and Kisoro districts between December 18 and 19. In these border areas, Muntu highlighted agriculture, cross-border trade and infrastructure as key drivers of regional transformation.
“We must move our people from subsistence farming to commercial production,” he said in Kisoro. “Government-backed interventions such as irrigation, cooperatives and access to markets can turn agriculture into a powerful engine for income and national growth.”
Muntu has consistently criticised what he describes as chronic underfunding of key social sectors. Speaking earlier in the month in Koboko Municipality, West Nile, he warned that Uganda cannot sustain meaningful development without investing in education, health and food security.
“Education, health and food security — these are areas where this regime has failed,” Muntu said. “You cannot build a strong economy when your labour force is poorly educated, unhealthy and hungry.”
He also linked corruption in institutions such as the police to poor remuneration, arguing that governance reforms must go hand in hand with better pay for public servants.
During a December 24 rally in Kooki Ward, Lyantonde Town Council, Muntu used the Christmas season to call for what he termed political and moral renewal.
“Christmas should be a day for renewal in our politics,” he said. “When leaders begin to put themselves on the same level as God, they lose the wisdom to lead. Uganda needs humble, accountable leadership.”
At the same rally, he criticised the adequacy of funding allocated to local governments, noting that the Shs1 billion reportedly given annually to districts for road maintenance is insufficient.
“You cannot talk about service delivery when districts do not have the resources to maintain even basic infrastructure,” Muntu said.
As his campaign continued into Lwengo District, Muntu warned that Uganda risks instability if it remains on its current political path. In remarks previously reported by the Daily Monitor, he cautioned that the country would be “headed on a slippery road” if President Yoweri Museveni remains in power.
“People must get used to the fact that a president comes and a president goes,” Muntu said. “Ugandans should not fear chaos after Museveni. Countries move on when institutions are strong.”
Throughout December, Muntu’s campaign has been marked by relatively small but interactive gatherings, with minimal reports of security disruptions compared to other opposition campaigns.
Political analysts note that while ANT has limited mass mobilisation, Muntu has maintained a steady, methodical presence across regions, positioning himself as a principled alternative focused on governance rather than populism.
By Christmas Day, the ANT candidate had covered more than 75 districts nationwide, according to party officials, with plans to resume post-Christmas campaigning in eastern Uganda.
“Our mission is simple,” Muntu said. “To build a Uganda founded on integrity, justice and service — a country that truly belongs to all its citizens.”
