By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard.
Makerere-Kikoni: On Sunday 2nd June, 2024, the NRM Party-leaning mobilization group codenamed Tonta NRM United Voice paid courtesy visit at Makerere-Kikoni based Karimero Souls Redemption Ministries (KSRM Church).
These were welcomed by the Overseer of the Church Brother Charles Mukundane in the middle of the Holy Water Sunday (usually a Sunday after the Mega P.U.S.H Night).
Led by Byamugisha Emma, the Coordinator of the group, these informed the congregation that their aim is mobilizing for incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa in the upcoming 2026 Presidential election.
Before this, Emma emphasized the essence of backing the ruling government arguing that the history of Uganda’s presidency has been bloody, that it is ideal that we support the current government for avoid the likelihood of going back to times of terror.
He revealed that they are traversing the whole countries asking Ugandans to join them for prime cause of ensuring that the current government continues to rule under President museveni.
The group emphasized that they are genuine in nature saying that they have national recognition as they were officially launched on 3rd May, 2024 by Head of NRM Party Mobilization, Hon. Rosemary Seninde.
“This is the generation of the youths and it is against this background that elders hold our hands to be able to secure a good future for us tomorrow.” Said Emma.
Emma further clarified that the name TONTA came from a combination of terms that describe President Museveni.
T – Tuli jje lya Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa
O – Omukulembezze wa Uganda
N – Nannyini sente
T – Tulina okukyusa obulamu
A – Asigalira talama
“We are inviting you to attending our thanks giving event at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on 5th July, 2024 where we shall be reckoning on the good things President Museveni has done for us. As well, we are located in Lubaga, that’s where our headquarters are, we call upon you to always come. We usually meet every Saturday, you’re free to visit us and be part, the door is open.” Emma said as he ended his remarks.
Before seeing off the group, Brother Charles Mukundane, the Overseer of KSRM Church told the congregation in emphasis of their message that ‘Leadership comes from God and therefore it’s when God decides that we can only change the leadership.
He quoted a scripture in 1Samuel 8 where the Israelites turned away from God after delivering them from Egypt (the bland of slavery) and asked for the King. (they did not only betray Samuel but also high forsaken God) and HIS hand was off them and that culminated the times of suffering. Relatedly, Brother Charles called upon all people to embrace that the current leader is God sent until when HE will give us another one.
“This does not bind you from supporting what your heart feels like and if someone supports what you are not supporting, you shouldn’t hate him. If you are a true Christian, then respect other people’s minds.” He stated.
“This is a season of President Museveni, its only God who chooses the leader not human and if we want to change a leader, we should only ask God.” He added.
He warned the congregation and all countrymen and women that ‘You should not touch the anointed, if you despise God in action, His hand gets off you.’
“I am tired of seeing rich people (individuals) who evict people using NRM, they should be arrested and jailed. I am not asking money from you but one person should not make many cry, people are crying out there. The issue of land is serious; I am tired of seeing one rich individual make thousands homeless.” Bro Charles.