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Opinion: Adeke Ebaju MP is apparently in the wrong party…

If entering into the yellow book (NRM Register) will help you escape poverty, please join” – Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Deputy President, Anna Adeke Ebaju (15.03.2024)

The FDC or Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) aren’t what it used to be. The one fraction run by Patrick Oboi Amuriat and Nathan Nandala Mafabi isn’t what we are accustomed to. The party of defiance and resilience against the regime. Those days are long gone and it’s evident by the day.

Anna Adeke Abaju, the Soroti Woman MP are now telling a story. A story of the fall of the FDC. The FDC Deputy President is singing the song of the regime. She is asking people in Teso sub-region to sign up to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and become members of the NRM Party. While she is a Deputy President of another one. That is telling a story of how worthless and meaningless her own party is at this point.

When someone of her stature, with her educational background and office is saying it. Then you know the FDC of Najjankumbi is on its deathbed. When someone who has such a promising future in politics is telling her supporters this.

Hon. Adeke should do herself a favour and join the NRM herself. She should become Yellow and stop the facade of blue dresses. It would be better and more honest. When she is promoting the yellow book and the NRM. Because why bother to be a member of the FDC herself…?

It is just showing there is no permanent enemies in politics. Neither are the loyalty to a cause or mission, the FDC was supposed to be a stark contrast to the NRM. However, this is what has become of the FDC. This is why the FDC Katonga have to rebrand and refresh itself in its own party colours. Because the FDC is tainted now.

Adeke MP should just go to the State House and beg for mercy. Why not? She is asking the citizens of her area to sign up for the regime. Why shouldn’t she just become a lackey too?

It is just disappointing, but it shows what the FDC has become. A leader of this rank is promoting this idea. She should know better, but clearly her vision is jaded. This isn’t it and if she believes this. We are all better of seeing her in yellow colours and become one of them. Peace.

Opinion: The PLU isn’t the opposition

It is disappointing to see people regard the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) as an opposition. Saying in the General Election of 2026 it is there to become the biggest opposition party. Alas, within the realms of that is a problem. Especially, when we are speaking of the “standby generator” and his ties to the government.

We know the serving army commander, senior advisor to the president and his family affairs. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerubaga by all definitions of himself at this current state – is the state and is government affairs. His not an outsider looking in. Neither is he a challenger or a troublemaker for the status quo. That’s why his allowed to campaign and try to drum up support for his “self-made” and “grass-root” operation that his dwelling with.

We can easily see that the convoys, the ministers, members of parliament and everyone around is seeing this as the second coming of National Resistance Movement (NRM). The PLU is the ugly baby of the NRM. It isn’t any different really and that’s why Muhoozi has poached MPs from the NRM to be a part of the organization. While also trying to get other opposition MPs to join in to make it broad-based, just like his father tried to do at some point.

However, the PLU is the brother of the NRM. They are aligned not only by kin, but by dogma. They are in it for the same thing and no change. Muhoozi won’t revolutionize things and his using the same tricks as the NRM. Ferrying crowds, paying people to attend and giving away T-Shirts. Soon he will have dancers and singers paid to make the rallies more inspiring. Bebe Cool and Gravity or whatnot will be paid to perform. We have seen this gig before.

That’s why the ones saying PLU is there to challenge National Unity Platform (NUP) are still true. They want to make belief that the PLU is a different breed then the NRM. When in reality it is the same thing, but another logo and the son instead of the father. They are just missing the holy ghost to finalize the holy trinity.

Seriously… the attempts to normalize an army commander involved in direct politics is over. That is just another day of the week. It is now okay for the first family to build own parties and spend unknown wealth on prestige projects and act like your the next generational leader. While that is hard to believe, because there is little to no prospects or charisma to sell. Neither is there any new vibe or belief that Muhoozi can bring change. His just one of them and arrogantly thinks his entitled to be crowned “king”.

Well… the PLU will never be opposition. Because they cannot oppose themselves. You cannot fight yourself and who you are. A man cannot be an opposition and be part of the government at the same time. You are either in government or in opposition. When you are a Senior Presidential Advisor and General. Then you are defacto part of government whether you like it or not. Therefore, the PLU cannot be opposition.

Yes, the PLU can take MPs away from the opposition in the General Election, but they will be another sort of yellow brigade. They will not be any difference than the UPDF MPs or such. No, these will just be there and vote on government agenda. We cannot see them act in spite or defiance. No, they will be loyal to the cause and the President.

After all, it is the Son of the President… and the son won’t be a Brutus. Believe that. Peace.

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Ethiopia: Caucus of Opposition Parties – If you can’t get rid of the usual politics of conspiracies, there will be no sustainable and reliable solution (15.03.2024)

A recent statement given by the Ethiopian National Discussion Commission regarding the call for discussion

Ethiopian National Consultation Commission on 29/06/2016 E.C. The Ethiopian Electoral Board and Ethiopian Political Parties Joint Council has called on March 7/2016 to announce the preparation of a discussion platform for discussion on “Most fundamental national issues”. Although our Caucus has repeatedly expressed our stand on different platforms regarding our participation in the commission activities based on the questions we have presented regarding the commission. We found it important to make a statement on this issue.

The commission’s preparation and approval of the proclamation 1265/2014 that gave birth to the commission is based on the interest of the ruling party, not including the parties given by the joint council of Ethiopian political parties, the commission’s formation and the election of commissioners was not done according to the criteria set out in this proclamation. Therefore, the commission has shown the lack of legal and public responsibility that was placed on it’s mission. It is not hidden from the commission that we have taken a common stand saying that we have made a peaceful struggle so that we have no tolerance in this situation and that we have made it clear that we will make a peaceful struggle to fix this and that we have taken an open stand with Ethiopian political parties joint council and the minister of justice.

However, instead of giving appropriate and convincing response to the questions we raised and the remarks we made, we understood the effort that the commission put in to cover up the questions raised in our country’s politics is not only fulfilling the needs of the ruling party/government but also to create a division among the members of the Caucus. This is also the common stand taken by the deputy commissioner of the Caucasus members. -The way OLF and OFCO, presented it shows that the commission is not looking for answers to our questions and concerns, the fact that the three parties of the Caucus have been separated from each stage as a victory.

In addition to these, as the commission helped us with the reporter magazine, the overall political, economical and social integration of our country, I will start the discussion even after two years, the three regions that are the center of our politics – Amhara and different areas of Oromia in “conflicts”, in Tigray, because of the “current situation” he did not do the necessary thing. It is not necessary to explain the political reasoning of the non-participation of these three regions; it is clear.

The commission’s statement explains that it is only 7/7 out of the current twelve/12 regions.

In this tangible reality and situation, discussing about the most fundamental national issues has no meaning beyond a phase, so we are informing that our caucus members will not participate on Saturday’s stage, for an honest, participatory, inclusive, reliable and democratic solution for lasting peace and stability, for our peaceful joint struggle, the owner of the issue, the Ethiopian people, stakeholders, the media. We invite the diaspora community and the members of the international community who love Ethiopia and its people to give your full support.

A caucus of political parties.

February 06/2016, Addis Ababa.

Opinion: Ssekikuubo MP won’t get a clean slate…

We are having a big problem, we can’t sit here as if nothing wrong has happened. I was amazed that in your communication, you didn’t make a mention of the grave against the institution of Parliament where I belong as a member. I am here as MP and once this House is tarnished the way it is, I can’t sit comfortably there and say we move to other items” (…) Can we have a clarification about the allegations in the media so that we take a corrective decision and clean ourselves. We are taking oversight role on other arms and other institutions of Government, but when it comes to us, we want to hide it under the carpet and it is a shame to this House. What happened?” – Theodore Ssekikuubo (Lwemiyaga County) MP (15.03.2024).

The Parliament Exhibition has unravelled a deep dark secret and actions behind closed doors that people didn’t know about. There been expose of perks, allowances and additional expenditure on High Ranking Officials, Members of Parliament and whatnot.

Today the Parliament Plenary Session was back again, but the Speaker dismissed it as “hearsay” and “rumours”. That Speaker Anita Among would just judge this as a “homosexual” agenda or in that manner. Therefore, using the “anti-gay” bill as an excuse not to be transparent or even accountable.

Ssekikuubo MP is showing some tact and understanding the sentiment of the public. As they are seeing the misuse of office, the mismanagement of funds and how the Parliament is living in a separate reality. While the Republic is suffering and is poor… the MPs and high ranking officials are living lavishly on state reserve.

We can now see that the Speaker and her consultative meeting with the President made her do this. As the President don’t want more drama or big talk. He wants it to be laid to rest, as an investigation or probe into the expenditure could easily undress him too. Because, “confidential funds” and other funds could be suddenly put into question. Therefore, there are a need for this, but we know why they don’t want transparency over it.

If you ever thought the battle against corruption, graft or misuse of office was worthy in the Republic. Sadly it isn’t and there is enough road-blocks for anyone who wants to go down that path. You can release information and dare to be a whistle-blower. However, the IGG, FIA, OAG or any other agency won’t help or find ways to handle this properly.

That’s why the Parliament will not try to look into the allegations or the documents released online. They rather silence it and not talk about it. While blaming the gay-plague…

It is a weird time when the likes of Ssekikuubo MP is a voice of reason. When he speaks sense and wants a clean slate. While the Speaker and the ones in power don’t want to act upon the outcry. That just shows how arrogant and lack of concern of the ones they are serving. This is the message…

We eat and we don’t care, we blame the homosexuals and we shouldn’t talk about this”. Peace.

National Unity Platform (NUP): Public Statement (15.03.2024)

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