By Eye Media Uganda
Kamuli — Kayunga Deputy Resident District Commissioner (Deputy RDC), Trevor Solomon Baleke has told Ugandans preparing not to vote for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the 2026 elections to “prepare for disappointment,” saying the NRM candidate is on course for a sweeping victory driven by overwhelming public love and appreciation for his leadership.
Baleke made the bold remarks on Tuesday afternoon during the burial of his close friend, Eseza Birungi, in Luzinga Village, Wankole Subcounty, Kamuli District. His statements drew thunderous applause from mourners who welcomed his forthright defence of the President.
“If you are preparing not to vote for President Museveni on January 15, 2026, please get ready for disappointment. Move with a handkerchief because you will need it,” Baleke said. “We are campaigning, yes, but the truth is — President Museveni will get not less than 70% of the votes cast.”
He attributed this commanding support to the trust Ugandans have built over time.
“Ugandans love President Museveni. They appreciate the gains we have realised — peace, stability, infrastructure, social services and improved livelihoods. Our communities have changed. People are ready to protect these gains, not gamble their future on uncertainty,” he noted.
Baleke argued that in comparison to other presidential contenders, President Museveni remains the only grounded and issue-focused candidate.
“President Museveni is the only candidate speaking to real issues that matter to Ugandans. The rest are busy exciting crowds, inciting their supporters against our men and women in uniform, threatening protests after elections, and making sectarian statements,” he said. “Ugandans are now politically mature. Those tired tactics can no longer work.”
He dismissed the opposition’s approach as reckless and lacking substance.
“The opposition, including Bobi Wine, has failed to provide even the simplest blueprint showing they can lead Uganda. Noise is not leadership. Uganda cannot be handed over to trial-and-error players,” Baleke stressed.
Baleke further encouraged Ugandans especially the youths to reject divisive politics, emphasizing unity and community cohesion.
“The electioneering period shall end, but we shall all remain Ugandans,” he said.
“Your neighbour will be your neighbour forever. Do not allow politicians to use you against your own people. When you have problems, it is your community — not politicians in Kampala — that responds first.”
With the 2026 general elections drawing closer, Baleke’s remarks reinforce the growing confidence among NRM supporters as they rally the country behind the incumbent.
