Agaba Gerald, the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Coordinator for Western Uganda, is actively mobilizing support for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba in the region. He has been traversing four districts - Mbarara, Bushenyi, Rukungiri, and Kabale - meeting with NRM party chairpersons, district councilors, youth leaders, and elders to convince them to openly endorse PLU and its chairman, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Gerald's efforts have yielded significant results, with many leaders agreeing to support PLU. In Mbarara City, he held a closed-door meeting with over 20 NRM mobilizers who have resolved to work under the PLU umbrella. In Bushenyi, he met with NRM youth chairpersons who were initially undecided but eventually began chanting PLU slogans. Gerald's message to the leaders is clear: endorsing PLU is the most patriotic way to strengthen NRM.
Gerald's approach to mobilization is systematic and relentless. He starts his day at 7am with parish coordinators and ends at 10pm with NRM elders. He moves with a small team but carries a big message, including PLU registration books, the ideology of patriotism, and the portrait of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. His goal is to consolidate PLU structures that he himself planted, and every structure in Western Uganda, from district coordinators to sub-county and parish mobilizers, traces back to Gerald.
Gerald's ability to engage with NRM leaders has been key to his success. He respects them and makes them see the bigger picture, rather than insulting or competing with them. In Rukungiri, he met with an influential NRM district leader who had previously been critical of PLU, but after two hours of engagement, the leader declared his support for PLU. Gerald's approach has earned him the trust of NRM leaders, who believe that Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is not there to replace their legacy but to protect and advance it.
Despite facing setbacks, including limited resources and long distances, Gerald remains committed to his mission. He knows that his work is crucial to the growth of PLU and the success of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's campaign. His mission is simple: every NRM leader in Western Uganda must understand that PLU is their home, every youth must be registered, and every village must have a PLU coordinator who understands Gen Muhoozi's vision.
Gerald's efforts are expected to continue over the weekend, with meetings scheduled with NRM party leaders from Kabale, Rukiga, and Rubanda. Leaders are already mobilized and waiting for him, knowing that he comes with substance. A youth leader from Ntungamo praised Gerald's leadership, saying that he does not sleep and is always with them in the village, explaining why they must support PLU.
Western Uganda is now solidly behind PLU, thanks to Gerald's tireless efforts. The region is not just leaning towards PLU; it is PLU. Gerald's work is a testament to the power of grassroots mobilization and the importance of engaging with local leaders. As the campaign continues, it is clear that Western Uganda will deliver overwhelmingly for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Key points
- Agaba Gerald's systematic approach to mobilization has yielded significant results in Western Uganda.
- Gerald's ability to engage with NRM leaders has earned him their trust and support.
- Western Uganda is now solidly behind PLU, thanks to Gerald's tireless efforts.
