The National Unity Platform (NUP) has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to support its preparations for the 2026 general elections. This move marks a significant step in NUP’s roadmap to challenge President Museveni’s long-standing rule and support its growing network of candidates across the country.
Key Points About NUP’s Fundraising Drive:
- Objective: The funds raised will go toward campaign logistics, media outreach, grassroots mobilization, candidate facilitation, and voter protection efforts.
- Voluntary Exercise: NUP leadership encourages well-wishers to contribute voluntarily to the party’s progress, emphasizing that the movement is “powered by the people”.
- No Reliance on Foreign Donors: NUP leader Bobi Wine stated, “We’re not waiting for foreign donors or big corporations. This movement is powered by the people,” highlighting the party’s focus on grassroots support.
- Accountability Measures: NUP officials will unveil detailed fundraising mechanisms and accountability measures to ensure transparency in the fundraising process.
Significance of the Fundraising Drive:
- Challenge to Ruling Party: NUP’s early mobilization signals the party’s intent to mount an expansive grassroots campaign to challenge the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and President Yoweri Museveni.
- Grassroots Support: The fundraising drive aims to harness financial support from supporters and well-wishers across the country and beyond, demonstrating NUP’s commitment to people-powered politics.
