Former Eastern Uganda Youth Member of Parliament candidate Omaria Emmanuel has broken his silence following his defeat in the recently concluded youth parliamentary elections, expressing gratitude to his supporters while vowing to remain active in championing youth causes across the region.
In a statement issued this morning, Omaria thanked young people and supporters who stood with him throughout the campaign, describing their trust, love, and solidarity as the true victory of the journey.
“I write with a heart full of gratitude and deep respect,” Omaria said, noting that the campaign was driven not by personal ambition but by a shared vision for opportunity, dignity, inclusion, and sustainable development for young people in Eastern Uganda.
Although he did not secure the Youth MP seat, Omaria said he remains proud of the ideas and structures built during the campaign, emphasizing that his policy proposals reflected collective aspirations of the youth rather than individual political interests.
“Those ideas must and will see the light of day, in one form or another,” he said, adding that his commitment to youth empowerment remains firm beyond the election outcome.
However, Omaria also raised concerns over the conduct of the electoral process, alleging interference by some state actors and senior figures.
He described the involvement as unfortunate and said it undermined the democratic space for young people.
“It is painful to acknowledge that some chose to interfere in youth politics, not in the interest of justice or development, but driven by personal insecurities and vendettas,” Omaria stated, arguing that such actions reflect deeper challenges within Uganda’s political culture where youth independence is sometimes viewed as a threat rather than a strength.
Despite the disappointment, Omaria struck a conciliatory tone, saying he had chosen not to respond with bitterness but with clarity, courage, and purpose.
“This journey has revealed both the strength of our people and the gaps in our systems,” he noted. “It has also strengthened my resolve to continue advocating for a fairer and more inclusive political space where the voices of young people are respected, not suppressed.”
He reassured his supporters that the movement they built remains alive, describing the election loss as a pause rather than an end. Omaria urged young people to remain hopeful and engaged, insisting that their struggle was not in vain.
“Our vision remains valid. Our future is still in our hands,” he said.
Omaria concluded by reaffirming his commitment to serving Eastern Uganda’s youth, not necessarily through elective office, but through continued advocacy and leadership.
“I remain committed to you, not as a candidate, but as a servant of our shared future,” he said.
Political observers say Omaria’s statement positions him as a voice likely to remain influential within youth political circles in Eastern Uganda, even outside Parliament, as debates continue around youth participation, electoral integrity, and political inclusion.
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The best candidate lost we love u Emmanuel