Nakaseke South Member of Parliament, Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula, has reaffirmed his decision not to contest in the 2031 general elections, stating that he initially asked voters to grant him only three terms in office.
Speaking during a local television interview, the vocal opposition MP emphasized that politics should not be a lifelong pursuit, and expressed his intention to return fully to farming if he is not re-elected in the upcoming polls.
“I asked the people of Nakaseke to give me only three terms, and this is the last one. If I’m not voted back, it’s not a matter of life and death — I’ll return to farming. Politics will go on,” Luttamaguzi said.
A prominent figure in the National Unity Platform (NUP), Luttamaguzi stressed that political leadership should be grounded in service and action, not personal gain or appearances. He also cautioned against growing complacency within the opposition, noting that some leaders have become too comfortable with the current political environment.
Previously affiliated with the Democratic Party before joining NUP, Luttamaguzi described Uganda’s Parliament as a “combo parliament”, one composed of leaders with widely varying motivations.
He added that many MPs are anxious about the country’s future leadership.
“Most MPs are extremely worried because they don’t know what will happen when Museveni leaves,” he noted.
Despite these uncertainties, Luttamaguzi reiterated that his political focus remains on addressing pressing national issues.
“In politics, there is always one winner. We focus on critical national matters we won’t waste time on trivial issues like who got a party ticket,” he said.
As the 2026 elections approach, Luttamaguzi is expected to face a familiar rival: Charles Nsereko Basajjanaku, the husband of NRM Deputy Secretary General Rosemary Namayanja. Their long-standing political rivalry has been a defining feature of Nakaseke’s electoral landscape for years.
Luttamaguzi concluded by calling for a return to principled, issue-based politics, insisting that the ultimate goal should be service to the people.
“Politics should be a clean game. Everything we aim to achieve for our people must come through politics,” he said.
