Museveni campaigns for NRM candidate Leku in Adjumani West by-election; opposition members defect to NRM

According to ChimpReports, President Museveni addressed a campaign rally at Padiri Stadium in Adjumani Town Council, asking voters to back NRM flag bearer James Pilli Leku in the Adjumani West County by-election set for 17 September 2026. The paper reports that former candidates Ben Anyama and Patrick Tandrupasi (FDC) withdrew from the race and declared support for Leku. NRM Vice Chairperson for the Northern Region Dennis Hamson Obua presented FDC and NUP members who had crossed to the ruling party.