Stay Focused on the Prize: Ssenyonyi Warns Against Distractions in the Struggle for Change

Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and Nakawa West MP, Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged Ugandans who are committed to political change to remain focused and undistracted by forces working to derail the National Unity Platform (NUP) and its broader mission for democratic transformation.In a strong statement delivered during a party engagement, Ssenyonyi acknowledged increasing attacks on NUP, not only from the ruling NRM party, but also from certain opposition-aligned groups that seem more focused on targeting NUP than challenging the regime itself.

“There are lots of attacks against NUP, not just by NRM which we want to unseat, but there are some other groups and formations which have made NUP their agenda and target,” Ssenyonyi said. “My appeal to us is that we don’t get dissuaded and diverted by these small groups.”

He reminded all change-seeking Ugandans that the true goal remains defeating the dictatorship and liberating the country.

Ssenyonyi emphasized the importance of unity and resilience, cautioning against being drawn into side battles that only serve to weaken the struggle.

His remarks come as NUP faces both political and digital attacks, with coordinated campaigns aimed at discrediting its leadership and message.

Despite this, Ssenyonyi maintains that “keeping our eyes on the prize” is the only way to deliver meaningful change.

He concluded by urging supporters to remain peaceful, focused, and committed to the cause, declaring that no amount of smear campaigns or internal sabotage will stop the people’s power movement.

The message was widely shared online under the hashtag #PeoplePowerOurPower, signaling continued resolve among the party’s base ahead of the 2026 elections