By Faith Kwagala
President Yoweri Museveni has shifted focus from political mobilisation to economic implementation following his landslide re-election on January 15, 2026. The President, who secured 71.65 percent of the vote, declared the Parish Development Model (PDM) as government’s number one priority.Speaking at his thanksgiving celebrations in Lira City on Saturday, Museveni emphasised that all households yet to benefit from the PDM must do so within the next five years. He warned against corruption, stating there is “enough space at Luzira” for those who steal PDM funds.Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua hailed Lango Sub-region for delivering 538,044 votes—84.48 percent—calling it the best-performing sub-region in northern Uganda. Museveni also outlined five core priorities for Lango, including Emyooga, restocking programmes, motorable roads, and zero tolerance for corruption.