By Our Reporter

The State House Mobilizer for Teso Sub-region, Teddy Acam, has urged President Yoweri Museveni to disregard what he described as “self-seeking claims” by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, over the President’s recent electoral victory.

Acam’s remarks follow reports that Among, during a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting at State House, attributed President Museveni’s strong nationwide performance, particularly in Eastern Uganda, to her personal mobilization efforts. The Speaker reportedly highlighted her influence in consolidating support in the region where the President posted improved margins.

However, Acam dismissed the assertions, saying the President’s victory was built on long-term leadership, government programs, and the trust of Ugandans rather than individual political positioning.

“The President should ignore such claims,” Acam said. “It is misleading and unfair to the millions of Ugandans who voted and the grassroots mobilizers who worked tirelessly to consolidate support across the country.”

According to Acam, President Museveni’s electoral success was a direct result of sustained development initiatives that have transformed livelihoods, especially in rural communities.

She singled out the Parish Development Model (PDM) as a cornerstone of the President’s renewed mandate. The program, which channels funds directly to parishes to boost household incomes and transition families from subsistence to commercial production, has significantly reshaped grassroots politics, Acam noted.

“The Parish Development Model empowered ordinary citizens with resources. These beneficiaries became the true mobilizers at the grassroots because they experienced tangible change in their lives,” she said. “Support for the President was driven by results, not rhetoric.”

Acam further highlighted the government’s cattle restocking and rehabilitation programs in Teso and other sub-regions that had previously suffered from livestock losses due to insecurity and raids. He described the intervention as life-changing for affected communities.

“In Teso, cattle rehabilitation was not a campaign slogan. It restored dignity and livelihoods. Families that had lost everything were able to rebuild because of the President’s deliberate intervention,” Acam emphasized.

Beyond economic programs, Acam credited the President’s long-standing commitment to peace and stability as the foundation of his electoral strength. He argued that Uganda’s relative security and continuity under Museveni’s leadership have reinforced public confidence over the years.

“Peace is not accidental. Stability is not automatic. It is a product of deliberate leadership. Ugandans recognize this and that is why they continue to renew his mandate,” she said.

Acam cautioned political leaders against personalizing national achievements, warning that such narratives undermine collective effort within the ruling party and among ordinary citizens.

“This was a nationwide mobilization effort. From village chairpersons to district leaders, many people labored day and night. It is wrong for anyone to claim that a national victory belongs to them alone,” she stated.

She reserved praise for leaders he said were visibly active on the campaign trail, including Vice President Jessica Rose Alupo and businessman David Calvin Echodu, noting their engagement in strengthening support for the President in various parts of Eastern Uganda.

Acam concluded by urging leaders to prioritize service delivery and unity over personal ambition as internal party discussions on future leadership positions continue.

“The President’s victory was earned through years of infrastructure development, poverty alleviation programs, agricultural support, and maintaining national cohesion,” she said. “Ugandans voted based on performance and vision. That is the truth that must be respected.”

As political conversations intensify within the ruling establishment, Acam insisted that the credit for President Museveni’s win ultimately belongs to the people of Uganda and the policies that have shaped the country’s development trajectory.