NUP Card Shaking Tables with expensive Drinks: Run Before they Chase You, Nyeko ‘Hangs Boots’

By: Lawrence Mubiru 

With many who failed to get flag bearers’ tickets to represent National Unity Platform at the local government level still quarrelling and left in dismay, some have started pulling out of the race before the 2026 general elections.

Honorable Nyeko Derrick, the sitting Member of Parliament for Makindye East, has hanged his boots only after one term of serving.

In a statement, MP Nyeko expressed his thanks to all his supporters who have believed in him and trusted him with their votes over the years. He said he served with “honour, respect, and a deep commitment never to betray” their trust.

He acknowledged that the decision might be difficult for his team and supporters to hear, especially since they were confident of winning the Makindye East seat again. However, after careful thought, he made the “difficult decision” not to stand for election.

Nyeko said that his choice does not change the journey they have had or the wins they have achieved together. He hopes that the spirit of unity and service to the people will remain strong.

“I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to all who have believed in me throughout the years I have been entrusted with leadership. It is with a heart full of joy that I have served you with honour, respect, and a deep commitment never to betray the trust of your vote.

I know this decision may not be easy for my team and supporters to receive, especially after our strong belief that we would once again win the Makindye East MP seat. However, after deep reflection, I have made the difficult decision not to offer myself for election in the coming polls.

This choice does not diminish the journey we have walked together, nor the victories we have achieved. It is my hope that the spirit of unity, resilience, and service to our people will remain stronger than ever.

I remain the man of no corruption, no problems.

With humility and gratitude.” Nyeko said in a statement he posted on his official social handles.