NRM's wealth probes: A fight for survival, not against graft?

Recent moves to investigate the wealth of individuals within Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) are being characterized as a strategic maneuver rather than a genuine fight against corruption.

The author posits that these probes serve as a crucial tool for the NRM to consolidate its power and fend off internal challenges. By targeting alleged corrupt officials, the party may be aiming to eliminate political rivals and bolster its own image ahead of future political contests.

This perspective suggests that the timing of these investigations is not coincidental but rather a calculated effort to address perceived threats within the party, thereby ensuring its continued dominance.

The analysis raises questions about the true motivations behind these anti-corruption drives, implying a deeper struggle for political longevity within the NRM. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/nicholas-sengooba/nrm-is-fighting-for-its-life-not-corruption-5464724