The Chairperson of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Najjanankumbi faction, Mr Jack Sabiiti, has accused former party leader Col. (Rtd) Kizza Besigye of attempting to regain control of the party.
Speaking during the faction’s national mobilization tour in Jinja on Saturday, Mr Sabiiti remarked: “I worked with Besigye when he was our party president. Despite standing for the presidency multiple times, his achievements were minimal. Now he is struggling to return, seeking to push out the young leaders who have done a good job, like Amuriat and Mafabi.”
FDC is currently divided into two factions: one led by Besigye and Kampala Lord Mayor Mr Erias Lukwago, and another led by Mr. Patrick Amuriat as party President and Mr Nathan Nandala Mafabi as Secretary General. The Katonga faction accuses the Najjanankumbi group of betraying the party by collaborating with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
Mr Amuriat criticized the NRM for allegedly hijacking the FDC’s 2021 election manifesto, noting: “In 2021, our manifesto guaranteed each household Shs100,000 per month for six months. Unfortunately, Museveni stole our ideas.”
FDC Mr Nathan Nandala Mafabi (L) and Party President Patrick Oboi Amuriat (R) during mobilization rally in Jinja City. PHOTO BY TAUSI NAKATO.
Subscribe our newsletter to stay updated
Thank you for subscribing!
Subscribe our newsletter to stay updated
Thank you for subscribing!
