“Opposition MPs Claim We’re Bad But They Are Enriching Themselves Using Monthly Salary Given By The NRM Gov’t” Museveni Breaks Silence

President Yoweri Museveni has taken aim at opposition Members of Parliament, accusing them of hypocrisy and dishonesty during a public address in Kagoma-Kawempe as part of his ongoing Parish Development Model (PDM) tour.

Speaking to a large, enthusiastic crowd, Museveni questioned why opposition MPs continue to receive government salaries while actively criticizing the very system that pays them.

“Your opposition MPs are confusing you. They say we are bad, yet every month they earn a salary from this very government,” Museveni said. “If they believe the government and the president are so bad, why don’t they reject the money?”

The president argued that it was contradictory for members of the opposition to participate in the same government they oppose, calling on the public to question their motives. According to Museveni, genuine commitment to opposing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) would require rejecting both the benefits and positions that come with parliamentary office.

He warned residents not to be swayed by what he described as misinformation from opposition politicians. “They are enriching themselves while telling you that we are the problem,” Museveni said, urging citizens instead to support and engage with development programs like the PDM, which he emphasized are designed to alleviate poverty and improve livelihoods.

The president’s pointed remarks have injected new energy into Uganda’s political discourse, especially as the country approaches the 2026 general elections. His comments are likely to intensify debate around the role of the opposition in Parliament—raising questions about whether continued participation in government institutions undermines their message of resistance.

Museveni’s statements reflect a broader political strategy to position the NRM and its development agenda as the solution to Uganda’s challenges, while casting doubt on the sincerity and integrity of his critics.

As the election season gains momentum, such rhetoric may further polarize political debate, drawing sharper lines between the ruling party and its challengers, and prompting voters to reconsider the role of ideology versus personal interest in Uganda’s political landscape.