By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa, Umoja Standard.
State House: In a momentous development within the National Resistance Movement (NRM), the party’s Chairperson, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held a crucial meeting with candidates vying for the position of NRM Chairperson of the Entrepreneurs League. The meeting, which aimed to foster unity and consensus within the party’s entrepreneurial wing, culminated in the unconditional endorsement of Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba for the position.
Following the endorsement, Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba emerged as an unopposed candidate, marking a new chapter in the Entrepreneurs League’s leadership. In a gracious gesture, Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba extended his gratitude to Rt Hon Thomas Tayebwa, whose efforts were instrumental in bringing the factions together and facilitating a consensus-driven process.
Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba also took a moment to thank the other aspirants for their foresight and commendable decision to support unity over contention. By endorsing a single candidate, the aspirants demonstrated a selfless commitment to the party’s interests over personal ambitions.
In his congratulatory message, Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba acknowledged the trust placed in him and pledged to uphold the values and expectations of the Entrepreneurs League. This development is seen as a positive step towards strengthening the NRM’s entrepreneurial arm and promoting cohesion within the party.
The endorsement and the unity displayed by the aspirants reflect the party’s commitment to internal democracy and consensus-building, key elements in its continued growth and relevance in Uganda’s political landscape.
