Breaking: Basajjabalaba Endorsed as Chair NRM Entrepreneurs League As Opponents Pull Out!

In a significant political development, Mr. Hassan Basajjabalaba has been officially endorsed as the unopposed Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Entrepreneurs League for the period 2025-2031. This announcement was made in a communiqué signed by key political figures and stakeholders within the party.

The communiqué, which was released on August 30, 2025, highlighted that the endorsement came after a dialogue initiated by Uganda’s President, H.E. Yoweri K. Museveni, Chairman of the NRM. The dialogue was facilitated by Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

The signed statement reads, “Following a dialogue initiated by H.E. Yoweri K. Museveni, Chairman of the NRM, and facilitated by Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, we, the undersigned candidates for the position of Chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurs League, and after meeting our party Chairman on this day, August 30, 2025, at State Lodge Nakaseru, we have unconditionally endorsed Al Hajj Hassan Basajjabalaba as the unopposed Chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurs League for the period 2025-2031.”

The statement further emphasizes that the endorsement was made “in the spirit of party unity and cohesion as emphasized by our party chairman.”

Signatories of the statement include prominent figures such as Hon. Sanjay Tanna, Mr. Kakuru Phillip, H.E. King Ceasor Mulenga, and Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, who acted as the facilitator of the process. The endorsement of Basajjabalaba marks a significant moment for the NRM Entrepreneurs League as the party looks to consolidate leadership ahead of the upcoming years.

Statement signed by the candidates

This development is expected to further solidify Basajjabalaba’s position within the NRM and provide a sense of stability as the party prepares for the future.

Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.