In a surprise move, Hon. Princess Persis Namuganza, a prominent candidate in the upcoming parliamentary speaker elections, has officially withdrawn her candidature.
In a statement released this evening, Namuganza, the MP for Bukono Constituency in Namutumba district, announced her decision to rally behind the candidates selected by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
“I have withdrawn from the speakership race, and I will fully rally behind the candidates NRM has selected today (May 24) for both Speaker and Deputy Speaker,” she said.
Namuganza expressed her gratitude to Ugandans for their support and love, wishing the selected candidates well in their bid for the top parliamentary positions.
“I wholeheartedly thank all Ugandans for the overwhelming support and love you have shown to me during this period. May God bless you all! Congratulations to my son Jacob Oboth and Rt Hon. Thomas Tayebwa!!!”
The election for the Speaker of Parliament is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, May 25th, 2026.
Hon Princess Persis Namuganza
MP, Bukono Constituency, Namutumba District
