Singer and politician Hajat Stecia Mayanja has publicly announced her resignation as the president of the National Peasants Party (NPP) following intense backlash caused by her performance at President Museveni’s nomination rally at Kololo Independence grounds. The performance sparked outrage among NPP members and social media users who viewed it as an endorsement of her political rivals.
The NPP National Executive Committee had summoned Mayanja to explain her participation, citing it as inconsistent with the party’s values and a violation of its constitution. After receiving disciplinary threats, Stecia declared she would no longer hold her leadership role in the party. She indicated her intention to focus on her music career rather than political leadership, promising to inform the public of her next steps soon.