President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, has fired up northern Uganda’s political stage with powerful promises pledging to channel Uganda’s upcoming oil revenues into a new wave of infrastructure, economic transformation, and post-conflict recovery for the Acholi sub-region.

Addressing mammoth campaign rallies in Omoro and Nwoya districts on Tuesday, 21st October, 2025, Museveni assured citizens that proceeds from the oil wells discovered under his leadership will accelerate the construction of roads, power lines, and railways that will lay the foundation for industrialization and regional growth.

President Museveni leaves OMORO District after the rally on Tuesday. Clip by Ronald Odongo 

“Once we get our oil, these roads and other projects will be much easier to implement. The NRM has been consistent, we built peace first, then infrastructure, and now we move to prosperity, ” Museveni told cheering crowds in Omoro.

The President recalled how colonial powers had failed to find Uganda’s oil deposits, crediting persistence and divine guidance for the breakthrough under the NRM.

He revealed that commercial oil production is set to begin next year and will provide a “stable and patriotic” source of revenue for key national priorities.

“From 1920 to 1956, the British searched for oil and gave up,” he said. “When we came, we found it and it will now start flowing. That is the difference between leaders who dream and those who act.”

H.E. the President arrives at Opit Primary School’s playgrounds where he addressed a huge gathering of his supporters.Clip by Ronald Odongo.

Museveni stressed that the oil income would not be wasted on consumption but directed towards key economic drivers roads, electricity, telecommunication, and railways to reduce production costs and support the private sector.

In Nwoya District, Museveni shifted tone addressing historical grievances that have long defined Acholi’s post-conflict recovery. Speaking to thousands in Anaka Town Council, he pledged to resolve long-delayed compensation cases for communities displaced by infrastructure projects such as the Karuma Hydropower Dam.

“I have instructed the Prime Minister to ensure that all pending compensations are cleared,” Museveni said, noting that UGX 11 billion has already been paid out, with UGX 48 billion remaining.

He also addressed the persistent problem of elephant invasions destroying crops near Murchison Falls National Park. The President said he would ensure the installation of electric fencing and full compensation for affected farmers.

Museveni once again took aim at corrupt and defiant public school administrators who continue to charge fees in government-funded institutions, describing them as “killers of Uganda’s future.”

“Those who block free education are like mothers who kill their children during birth they are killing the nation’s future,” he said, sparking applause.

He praised the Presidential Skilling Hubs for transforming young lives, citing examples of graduates now producing high-quality shoes, garments, and furniture that were once imported. “This is the new face of Uganda skilled, creative, and self-reliant,” he declared.

Turning to post-war economic recovery, Museveni pledged to fast-track the livestock restocking program for war-affected families in Acholi.

He admitted the program had been slowed by court cases but said a consensus had now been reached to ensure fairness and transparency.

“Every homestead will receive animals to start afresh. But Acholi will get special attention because they suffered the longest during the war,” he promised.

The President also announced plans to build a new technical institute and upgrade Koch Goma Health Centre III to a Health Centre IV, emphasizing that such developments will anchor long-term service delivery.

Museveni ended his speech by thanking residents for their loyalty and reminding them that peace and stability the foundation of all progress are the NRM’s greatest gifts to Uganda.

“We are one people with one destiny. The oil, the roads, the schools they all mean nothing without peace. Guard it, use it, and let it bring wealth to your homes,” He said.

With Acholi now firmly in his campaign sights, Museveni’s message blends history, faith, and pragmatism signaling that the road to 2026 will be paved not just with promises, but with the oil-fueled vision of a modern, united Uganda.

On Wednesday, President Museveni takes his campaign to Lamwo and Gulu districts.