Mr Museveni made the declaration on Friday during an interview with the American television network, CNN. “I can leave power anytime, but if it is discussed and approved by my party,” he said.
Mr
Museveni, in power since 1986, is one of the longest-serving African
leaders. He defended his long grip on power, saying he had earned the
mandate of the people through elections, although independent observers
have questioned the integrity of all four elections.
The
President has repeatedly passed the question of his retirement to his
party, which he controls closely, but the latest declaration comes amid
growing calls within the NRM for Mr Museveni to step down or name his
departure date.
Mr
Mike Mukula, the NRM vice chairperson in Eastern Uganda and Soroti
Municipality MP, yesterday it was time for the party to openly debate
the succession question.
“I think there is a growing feeling among the party members that this should be President Museveni’s last term,” Mr Mukula, who is one of the party officials who have indicated they might be interested in replacing Museveni, told Daily Monitor.
“I think there is a growing feeling among the party members that this should be President Museveni’s last term,” Mr Mukula, who is one of the party officials who have indicated they might be interested in replacing Museveni, told Daily Monitor.

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