The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Youth cadres announced on Wednesday that they will march to the European Union (EU) headquarters in Uganda to protest a recent statement by the European Parliament regarding the country’s just-concluded general elections.
Yesterday, the European Parliament strongly condemned what it described as widespread intimidation, harassment, arbitrary detention, and violence following Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.
In a statement signed by Press Officer Elodie Laborie, the Parliament said the elections were “marred by abuses, widespread intimidation, fraud, violence, and a nationwide internet blackout.”
Addressing journalists at Makerere University Guild Canteen, NRM Youth leader Danel Habaasa asserted that Uganda is an independent country capable of managing its own affairs and criticized the EU Parliament for commenting on the elections.
Habaasa said the planned march to the European Commission offices in Kampala is intended to protest what they perceive as external interference and to uphold the rights of Ugandans to exercise their freedom.
He further revealed that the group has already written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) seeking permission to hold a peaceful demonstration and called on youths across the country to join the protest in defense of Uganda’s sovereignty.
By Charles Katabalwa
13th Feb 2026
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