Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu, on Wednesday visited Adjumani District, marking the 75th district on his nationwide campaign trail.
Speaking at the Adjumani Multi-Purpose Training Center, Muntu - a retired army major-general and former commander of the national army, said Uganda needs "trustable and disciplined leadership" to address the country's economic challenges.
He attributed the rising national debt to entrenched corruption within government institutions.
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"Our debt burden is not accidental. It is a result of corruption and poor leadership. We must build a government that is disciplined, transparent, and trustworthy," Gen Muntu told journalists.
The ANT flag bearer outlined key sectors his government would prioritize, emphasizing education, health, and food security as essential for national stability and prosperity.
He highlighted persistent challenges in rural communities, including poor health services, limited learning materials, and food shortages, which he described as solvable with honest governance.
Gen Muntu pledged to revive Uganda's cooperative movement and establish agricultural banks in all regions to provide smallholder farmers with affordable loans.
"Farmers need access to low-interest credit so they can buy fertilizers, quality seeds, and farm inputs. We shall bring back cooperatives and create agricultural banks to empower the people who feed this nation," he said.
Corruption, he said, remains the biggest barrier to Uganda's development.
"If we do not deal with corruption, nothing else will work. We cannot improve our schools, hospitals, or roads if public funds continue to be stolen. Fighting corruption will be the first assignment of our government," Gen Muntu stressed.
He urged Ugandans to remain hopeful, emphasizing that change is possible when citizens demand accountability and support leaders committed to integrity.
Gen Muntu and his campaign team will continue mobilizing support in West Nile before moving on to other northern districts, holding rallies and engaging communities along the way.
