By Former presidential candidate and Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) leader Gen. Mugisha Muntu has called for a new wave of credible leadership to restore hope, dignity, and national unity in Uganda.
Speaking at a delegates’ meeting held at Tal Cottages in Rubaga Division on Monday, Muntu emphasised that while the country is yearning for change, only principled and courageous leaders can help guide the population through the current political and economic challenges.
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“Society is ready for transformation but will not rise unless there are leaders who stand up and say enough is enough,” Muntu said, urging opposition groups and civil society to go beyond rhetoric and demonstrate a commitment to values that resonate with ordinary Ugandans.
He criticised the ruling regime for relying on fear and money as tools of control, arguing that true progress begins with re-establishing the dignity of the people. “Development cannot be judged by roads, electricity, or buildings alone. The foundation must be dignity—people who have self-belief can achieve anything,” he noted.
Muntu also took aim at government messaging around the Parish Development Model (PDM) and prosperity programs, saying leaders have failed to address the underlying issue of human dignity.
“You won’t find the President or many government officials speaking about the dignity of Ugandans. And yet, that’s where true development begins,” he told delegates. “If I were a betting man, I’d stake UGX 10 million that you won’t find that word in his recent speeches.”
The ANT president stressed that the Memorandum of Understanding signed between ANT and the People’s Front for Transition (PFT) is anchored on a shared belief in rebuilding hope and trust among citizens. He described the alliance as a platform to rejuvenate confidence in Uganda’s democratic processes and to show that leaders with integrity still exist.
Muntu concluded by challenging fellow opposition leaders to embody the values they promote. “We don’t need leaders who simply want power. We need those who want to serve, to restore dignity, and to transform this country for future generations,” he said.
The event marked a renewed push by the opposition coalition to position itself as a credible alternative ahead of the 2026 general elections.
