• Paul Luttamaguzi says he will not contest in any election while the NRM remains in power

• Claims his Nakaseke South victory was stolen and compares Uganda’s leadership to a political monarchy

• Urges Ugandans to boycott elections and denies fear of arrest or exile

Outgoing Member of Parliament for Nakaseke South, Hon. Paul Luttamaguzi Semakula, has declared that he will never participate in any election as long as the NRM government remains in power, citing lack of justice and systemic electoral manipulation.

Speaking during an interview with media personality Flavia Namulindwa, Luttamaguzi said he has completely lost faith in Uganda’s electoral process, claiming his victory in the just-concluded election was “forcefully stolen.”

“There is no justice in this country. I won that election resoundingly, but my victory was snatched from me like an eagle snatching a chick,” Luttamaguzi said.

The former legislator lost his parliamentary seat to NRM’s Charles Kavuma Nsereko, but insists the outcome did not reflect the will of the voters.

“Uganda Is Being Turned into a Political Monarchy”

Luttamaguzi accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of entrenching itself in power through what he described as a “North Korean style of governance.”

“This country is being run like a monarchy. The grandfather introduces the son, and the son introduces his son to rule. That is not democracy,” he argued.

He added that seeking justice under the current government is futile.

 “There is no way I can get justice while the NRM government is still ruling,” he said.

In a bold statement, the NUP politician urged Ugandans to boycott future elections as long as the NRM remains in power, saying participation only legitimizes a flawed system.

“As long as elections are organised under this regime, participating in them is pointless,” he stated.

Ironically, Luttamaguzi had previously warned that anyone who contested in elections organised by the NRM government would be “the biggest fool of the 21st century.” Despite this, he and other opposition figures went on to participate, even after publicly declaring that the polls would not be free and fair.

Luttamaguzi revealed that he invested heavily in his campaign, noting that incumbents are often forced to match state-backed initiatives such as community outreaches, borehole drilling, and other development projects.

 “Incumbents are forced to spend huge resources. After all that sacrifice, having your victory stolen is unacceptable,” he said.

He also claimed he is on a wanted list of the ruling party, but insisted he is not afraid.

 “I am not going anywhere. If they want to find me, they know my home. I will not go into exile like some of my comrades,” Luttamaguzi said, adding that any future travel abroad would be “strictly for vacation.”

The former MP further accused OWC Coordinator Gen. Salim Saleh, the president’s brother, of influencing his defeat, a claim that adds to ongoing opposition allegations of military and state interference in electoral processes.

Luttamaguzi is among several NUP legislators who lost their seats and are now openly questioning the credibility of the just-concluded elections.