This is the start of election season and preparations for the 2026 General Elections. That’s why a year in advance people and leaders are positioning themselves ahead of the polls. This is clearly what is happening with several Members of Parliament (MPs) who are now shifting allegiance.
We are seeing the likes of Anthony Akol (Kilak North), Emmanuel Ongiertho (Jonam County), former FDC MP (now independent, ) Martin Ojara Mapenduzi (Gulu West – Bardege-Layibi Division), Abdu Kantuntu (Bugweri County) and Moses Okot P’Bitek (Kioga County).
This is 5 former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) MPs who has now chosen to be part of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). They are going from being in opposition to be part of the ruling regime. These MPs are directly selling their party affiliation to be another yellow one.
The Northern part of the FDC is in shambles, the FDC Najjanakumbi should feel the pinch here. As the leverage of the party and the lack of chief whip keeping people behind the banner. They are losing their leaders and known MPs who has represented the party. This will marginalize and weaken the FDC ahead of the 2026. In addition, with all who are leaving because of Besigye and his allies in the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). Therefore, the FDC is getting even weaker now.
The FDC itself isn’t recognisable anymore, but regardless of that… they are falling even further and the FDC leaders are so easily poached by the NRM. Maybe there isn’t much difference between the current day FDC and the NRM. That’s why they shift parties and get it easier to get re-elected in 2026. Because they know the shambles the FDC is in and how the party has navigated itself. Therefore, for their own benefits and futures are more sealed elsewhere.
This got to hurt the leadership of the FDC. The FDC MPs of the Greater North is fleeing the party and seeking shelter under the banner of the ruling regime. Other stalwarts and such are picking it too. They see greener and better pastures in the NRM. That is compelling and telling of the losses of the FDC.
The leaders of the FDC should be worried, as their strength and numbers are dwindling. They aren’t getting into a better place ahead of the 2026. This party is losing a little by little. This story is far from over. There will be more tales ahead of the General Elections. Peace.
MinBane 