Makindye East legislator Derrick Nyeko has broken his silence after losing the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag to contest for a second term in the 2026 parliamentary elections.

In a statement to his team, supporters, and family, Nyeko urged calm and unity, stressing that his political journey had always been about values rather than personal ambition.

"Our strength has never been only in victory, but in the spirit of resilience, loyalty, and commitment to the cause we believe in," Nyeko said.

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He added that the struggle was founded on integrity, justice, and service to the people--principles he vowed would remain unshaken despite the setback.

Nyeko, a one-time legislator on the NUP ticket, had earlier announced he would not seek re-election.

However, he later reversed that decision and presented himself for vetting before the party's Elections Management Committee (EMC), which eventually handed the flag to Makindye Division Mayor Ali Mulyanyama.

In his concession, Nyeko warned supporters against divisions that could weaken the movement.

"The enemy will rejoice if they see division among us, but we shall not give them that satisfaction. Our bond is stronger than any setback," he said.

He closed his message with gratitude and his long-held motto: "No corruption, No problems."

Nyeko rallied his supporters to carry forward the dream and continue advancing the cause he has championed since entering Parliament.

NUP's internal primaries have in recent weeks sparked debate as several sitting MPs lost party flags to new contenders, reflecting both constituency-level popularity battles and the party's attempt to strike a balance ahead of 2026.