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The decision by the breakaway faction of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to form a new political party has been received with mixed reactions by a section of political players and experts.

While some have described the move as a development born out of selfishness, the party promoters say this was the only option of saving their democratic future.

The FDC Katonga faction on Tuesday kicked off a six-month process of registering a new political party, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), which promoters say will deliver the long-awaited change.

But a day after 12 members of the newly formed party led by former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Wafula Ogutu, presented their slogan, symbol, colour, and name, political players and experts described it as a failed move.

Ms Charity Ahimbisibwe, the executive director of the Electoral Law and Governance Institute said the formation of the party does not guarantee the Katonga faction’s support.

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