Opinion: Amuriat is a lost cause…

“I can not impose myself to be the leader of Dr. Kizza Besigye but I can speak with authority that, whoever does not believe that I am the leader of the FDC indirectly says they are not members of the FDC. Dr Kizza Besigye can have his own choice of leader but I dare to say he cannot and will never be allowed to impose any leader on the FDC. The leaders of the FDC will also be elected and recognized in the manner as it is stated within the constitution of the FDC” – Patrick Oboi Amuriat (15.04.2024)

We can say that the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is a lost entity. The likes of Patrick Oboi Amuriat and Nathan Nandala-Mafabi have destroyed the legacy and the relief of an opposition party. That’s why Amuriat still targets Besigye and whatever he does…

POA cannot distance himself or even gather enough guts to work in silence. Now that Besigye is relevant and gaining traction again. He see how that affects the FDC and the party that his running. Because, POA and Mafabi has nothing like this within their organization. Besigye is another breed and character, which POA never posses.

The Katonga fraction is now showing its progress and the consultation meetings are gathering people. It is causing a stir and the authorities are even trying to stress it. That shows how it is working and why it matters.

Besigye is a difference of a man and leader. POA is maybe the official Party President of the FDC… but he doesn’t have the heart of the people or the integrity needed as an opposition leader. The manner of which was addressed with the “dirty money” last year. Also the way the he has denounced and distanced the party from Katonga road office. Which means that they shouldn’t be associated anyway.

Amuriat has made his bed and now he has to sleep in it. The FDC is dying and on its death-bed. That’s because Amuriat and his ilk has taken the poison pill. They have to accept the fate… that they have made. This is their own making and now it comes back to bite them in their ass.

Besigye is a force to reckon with… and Amuriat underestimated that. He thought he could just takeover the party and make it his own. That’s what he has done, but he haven’t built anything and not been honest about his craft. Therefore, Besigye legacy is destroyed by the likes of Amuriat.

Besigye deserves better and whatever his Katonga road choses to do. It will be more impactful and powerful than the FDC today. This isn’t the FDC of 2011 or 2016. No, this is a weaker and softer version. This is a cast of people who can be handled and act like the NRM Light. Which is why the NRM isn’t afraid of this FDC.

Besigye’s FDC would have been more frightening… and dangerous… Besigye proves that and we will see more of that in the future. He is a vibrant leader and an honest one at that. Amuriat cannot compete with him and we can all see that. This is why Amuriat still have to reference Besigye and his associates. That’s because… the FDC now is just a lost cause.

Amuriat and his people killed the FDC and now they want to pin it on someone else, they want to be victims and say Besigye did it. When in reality, Amuriat did it all together Mafabi and they will be remembered for what they did. So many risked their lives, died and was arrested for the cause of the FDC. While these two betrayed their sacrifices and Besigye have to continue that fight on the outside of the FDC now.

That’s telling and this is why Amuriat is a lost cause too. Peace.

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) – Najanankumbi: Deputy President Moses Byamugisha – Press Statement (11.04.2024)

Opinion: Amuriat will never be as relevant as Besigye

“We are going to take legal actions against this group not because they are running around the country, that’s the right but because they are misusing or abusing the instruments that portray the FDC, they are misusing our flag, our colour, they are abusing our motto, our slogans and going around the country masquerading as the FDC! They are not FDC, in fact, in doing what they are doing they are also violating the FDC’s constitution” – Patrick Oboi Amuriat (08.04.2024).

Just as the Katonga Fraction is mobilizing and holding consultation meetings across the nation. The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) – Najjanakumbi fraction is feeling the pinch. As Dr. Kizza Besigye and his allies are showing their popularity. After years of traversing the nation and campaigning. Besigye have a heart and supporters, which will not blindly follow the FDC Headquarters.

This is hurting the pride of Patrick Oboi Amuriat who has already dismissed and disassociated the Katonga fraction from the party. The FDC as we knew it has already settled the score and burned the bridges with Besigye. That’s been done out of petty grievances and lack of accountability on the behalf of the current leadership at Najjanakumbi. This is why Katonga – the Liberation Fraction is hurting and causing envy towards Amuriat or Mafabi for that matter.

Yes, the party colour has been flagged and the logos at time, but the reality is that Besigye is one of the founders of the party. Other leaders beside him is so too. They are people who built the party and was a vital part of it. Therefore, Amuriat is thinking they will leave it behind so suddenly. That’s why Moses Byamugisha even defends the nationwide mobilization and the works of Besigye over the weekend. Because he is smart enough to acknowledge the importance of Besigye. Something Amuriat and his pride never are able too.

Besigye is either on the way of making a pressure group or a new party. He is on the way of Muntu now. Building his own entity and organization. That will be another sibling to the FDC. That will be like the ones who left FDC when Muntu announced the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT). The Third Force and the new beginning for Muntu.

Now the same is awaiting Besigye and it will be even bigger. As Besigye is a bigger character and larger than life. He is the living legend and the freedom fighter of old. A man who has fought for decades and wanted to end the reign of Museveni. A battle that continues to this day and never ceases to end. His mission and voice matters, which hurts Amuriat.

Amuriat never was able to overshadow or able to become as vital as Besigye. Amuriat and Mafabi doesn’t have the character or the spine to do what Besigye does. That’s why they rather sell the party and be a useful puppet. This is how things are looking and Amuriat isn’t amusing. The FDC as we know it is dead and took part of the fatal actions to end it. Therefore, Besigye have to re-start and re-launch his activism.

Besigye will be relevant and continue to be thorn in the eye of the regime. That’s because his relentless… and never gives way to his principles. However, Amuarit is easily swayed and lost his way. That’s why he has to revenge and avenge over the self created character assassination, which he has performed on himself over the last year. That’s why Amuriat should focus on regaining some sort of normalcy… but that seems like a fever dream.

Besigye shouldn’t fear the FDC. The FDC now is a shell of what it used to be. That is the nationwide tour proving and Besigye allies should prepare their own party. They should work on their own and leave the old behind, as the old is betraying what it stood for. Peace.

Opinion: Besigye never left…

“Please stop looking at 2026 but rather ensure that this government is removed. Do you know people who die everyday because of the situation in the country and we wait for 2026?, I want us to look at tomorrow because it is possible” – Dr. Kizza Besigye (04.04.2024).

This isn’t a comeback, but a new wave…

Dr. Kizza Besigye has been underestimated, ridiculed and been said to be a relic of history. His Katonga Road branch has been dismissed by the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). This is why his on a nationwide consultation meeting drive. His passing by town after town and holding meetings to hear what they vision for him to do. The FDC Katonga Fraction is surely becoming its own identity and independent from FDC Najjanakumbi.

Now Besigye and his team has traversed to Jinja, Mbarara, Kabale and Rukungiri. He is going across the Republic to gain support and hear the views of leaders of the organization. This is also campaigning for a future entity, which will come sooner or later.

Dr. Kizza Besigye is asked to form a new party. That has been called for since the fallout with Najjanakumbi. That is needed and there are several of MPs who will follow him. The FDC Katonga fraction will be strong and be relevant.

That is proven by the attendance in the cities, the blockage of roads and frustration from the authorities. It is like they trying to prove a point and later allowing the meetings to be held. However, it is a sign that Besigye resurgence aren’t welcomed by the regime. This isn’t shocking, but we can see it coming.

Now one should doubt the heart or the drive of Besigye. In the 2021 General Elections he was in the shadow, but there was others within FDC who became the Presidential Candidate and Besigye was a part of the United Forces for Change (UFC) with the National Unity Platform (NUP). That he was participating in stark contrast to the leadership of Najjanakumbi. Therefore, it is only healthy to see the campaigning now.

Besigye is showing his popularity haven’t died down. Neither is his political capital is gone. That’s why people show up and celebrates his entry into any town. The Police Force is coming and being directly interfering in the public drive around him. The authorities are seeing that Besigye still matters and it is obvious.

The message of Besigye will continue to be important. As he continues to fight the struggle and for the liberation of the nation. He hasn’t let go of this and uses his platform to do just that. Again and again spreading the message. Travelling from town to town giving a word and guidance to do so. However, will it just linger and will people listen… that we can wonder about… because his mission isn’t a solo mission and something he can finish alone. Besigye needs people around him and the public needs to believe in the message his spreading.

This isn’t comeback. Besigye never left. That’s important to notice. His not a political figure or a candidate fighting for a position. His a voice of reason and of the struggle. A fight he has battled for decades and gotten little returns. Besigye have paid the price and we have seen how his been targeted by the authorities. No one has a criminal record like Besigye and spent time behind bars or house arrests for that matter. Therefore, he knows the cost and seen it with his own eyes.

That’s why Besigye is a vital figure and someone that we need to listen too. He will overshadow the FDC and whatever unit or entity that is created by this nationwide process will be significant. As he will be the figure and his message will be resounding within that. This is why he never left, because his not done with the mission.

Besigye won’t leave until he has finished what he started. That’s why you shouldn’t underestimate him or his associates. They will fight until they see proper freedom, liberty and the end of the junta. Peace.

Dokolo By-Election: Is the UPC regaining its old stronghold?

Yesterday was the Dokolo By-Election where the seat of late Cecilia Ogwal was on the line. The seat that had been held by Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) for plenty of terms. It was the for the FDC to lose the Woman Member of Parliament for Dokolo district. However, with that in mind… the FDC could have played things differently, but it didn’t and that’s why they lost.

The three parties that did matter in the race was FDC, NRM and UPC. The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) fielded Sarah Aguti, National Resistance Movement (NRM) fielded Janet Adong and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) fielded Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal. They were the main candidates and the National Unity Platform (NUP) had little to no say in this by-election. That why I am not even commenting much on it.

The Dokolo By-Election was a three way race between NRM-UPC-FDC. They were the three that matters and it showed by the polls. The NRM even with the support of high ranking officials, the state apparatus and people trying to pre-ticket ballots. They still couldn’t beat another party. The President came to promise and galvanize the people, but it didn’t work.

In the land of Lango… the UPC is resurges and it should be a sign of what to come. James Akena can now live on nostalgia of Obote. The people can live on the greatness of the late President and live in the memory of him. That seems to work as well as the promises of elevating the party. This is why the UPC is getting back old territories.

The ones looking around should see this coming. The UPC will gain representatives and positions in the north. The UPC is seemingly becoming a powerful and regional party. Akena is doing this and the UPC are able to mobilize here. The other parties aren’t able to sell the sentiment or the ideals of old, which the UPC is. That’s why the change is coming.

We should be happy that the hereditary politics isn’t winning. We have seen it win in other by-elections. There been other sons who has won elections after MPs has died in office. Therefore, for the FDC it was a safe ticket to field Rosemary, the daughter of Cecilia Ogwal. However, that wasn’t the case here.

Dokolo By-Election was marred with questionable activities and misuse of office. There was signs of rigging, but these was also shut down. That’s why there are always issues and questions remaining after the polls. However, the UPC have shown character and finesse. They are able to use its position and mobilize the public. That shows what they are capable of.

The FDC is toothless, the NUP needs another vibe and way of campaigning, as this way isn’t working. They becoming less relevant and looking mediocre. People are mocking NUP for participating and not getting a thousand votes. Alas, the NUP is in the heartland of the UPC. However, it needs to find ways to be an option and sell a candidate better. If not… it is just wasting time and not building anything substantial.

Dokolo By-Election is now over and the UPC got another MP. Peace.

Dokolo By-Election: Electoral Commission – Return form for Transmission of Results (21.03.2024)

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 FDC dies from within…

That Nathan Nandala-Mafabi and Patrick Oboi Amuriat doesn’t understand is that the public goodwill is the most valuable asset for any civic organization or political organization can have. This the currency of trust, legitimacy, and accountability regarding its principles and doctrine. However, the current leadership of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has lost all of that over recent time.

These two leaders are killing their own party. They are subjectively ending the legacy of the FDC. All on the altar of their supreme taking. These two took over the party and now they are shredding it too pieces. There is nothing left to salvage.

The FDC will become a fragment of what it was. The ability and the reach of it will become smaller too. The ones hungry for an easy meal will go there, but it won’t be there for the struggle or the cause it was created. That ship has sailed when the current leaders dismissed and dislodged itself from Katonga road.

The truth here is that the party of Defiance are now dying in COMPLIANCE. The party that was built and was a huge benefactor on the side of the opposition. Is now fragmenting itself and damaging itself at high velocity.

There will be nothing left to patch the hurt or even save. The FDC itself will loose all value and become pointless. Just another briefcase party, which used to be strong and powerful…

However, the spoiled, the ones who sought easy money and a grift took over. They let all the history behind and never cared for the existence of the party. That’s why they have downplayed, disregarded and maligned the Katonga road members. Those leaders has been called names and are now said to be “illegal”. That’s what the gist is here.

The leaders of Najjanakumbi forgets one thing. They forget the true reason for why they are there. Not for titles, houses or cars. No, they are there to serve and be a reasonable lot to the public. They are there to challenge the junta and be different. However, now they are coping and copying the junta instead. It is hard to spot the difference between the FDC Najjanakumbi and the NRM in how it works. Only difference is the faces and the logos.

That hurts. It is a pity. That we came this far and this is how things ended. We could have hoped for better, but then again. These men where trusted and they betrayed the cause. They rather wanted to eat, then to serve. That’s the truth. A brutal truth. Peace.

Opinion: Amuriat’s lip service does him no good…

“Party President Patrick Oboi Amuriat commended Dr. Alwoc as a woman of substance who embodies her mother’s values. He also urged the people of Lango to see in her a worthy successor to Cecilia Ogwal. Amuriat lambasted the NRM for promoting family rule” (Muhamadi Matovu – ‘Amuriat blasts NRM for promoting family rule as FDC unveils Cecilia Ogwal’s daughter for Dokolo Seat’ 15.02.2024).

Yes, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has a major problem with hereditary politics and inheriting of positions. That is fact in 2024. The patronage and the cronyism within the ranks of the NRM is well known and isn’t a well kept secret.

However, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party President Patrick Oboi Amuriat shouldn’t blast that or even address this when he himself promotes them same sort of affair. The FDC is practically doing the same by letting Dr. Alwoc, the daughter of the late MP Ogwal becomes the flagbearer and the one on the ballot for the upcoming Dokolo By-Election.

If Amuriat or FDC was serious about nepotism and hereditary politics. They wouldn’t have made a spectacle of this one. Where they even want the opposition to be jointly behind Dr. Alwoc’s campaign. Where the UPC, NUP or anyone else is just supposed to bow down to greatness and continue the family affairs in the district.

Alas, that is what FDC Najjankumbi just shows that they are no difference than the ones they are supposed to oppose. They want to be the sole-candidate and have monopoly on certain offices/seats. That’s just like the NRM and now they use their trick of trying to get the kids of the late elected in office.

Amuriat should get to know one thing. If he wants to address others and wants them to change behavior. Maybe he should copy their homework and call it his own first. Maybe, just maybe… be different and lead by example. Not copy and think your brighter than the next guy.

That’s how this is looking. It is a fraud and a fake, imposter or a poser… who acts like this. Not a man of integrity or esteemed leadership qualities. No, that’s not Amuriat and he proves it again and again. Peace.

Opinion: Kagabo MP do yourself a favor and become yellow…

“That is their opinion, you know any opinion that ignores the facts is inclined to a fool or an idiot. This invite had an agenda, it isn’t perfunctory that you saw me in State House. I went to State House to meet the President, not NRM. Those are two different things. I pray to God that he gives you the wits to know the difference between meeting the President and party issues, they are very distinct. Just pray to God that He gives you that wisdom to demystify the two” – Twaha Kagabo (Bukoto South MP, National Unity Platform (NUP)) – (06.02.2024)

There is no turning back after a person announces their allegiance towards another movement or party. That’s when you should in good conscience leave the old party or movement to seek refuge where you belong. It is the same for the ones leaving National Resistance Movement (NRM) for other opposition parties. The same for opposition party members to join the NRM.

In this regard, the man who professes loyalty to the MK Movement and still being associated with the National Unity Platform (NUP). That is just ridiculous and foolish at this point. He either stands by the loyalty of the first family or he works to topple the dictator. He cannot be both a meat-eater and a vegetarian. The MP must decide if he is in defiance or in compliance. That’s all up to him.

Kagabo MP is within his own rights to choose either to be by Robert Kyagulanyi or Muhoozi Kainerubaga. However, he cannot be both Bobi Wine or the First Son. He cannot be a token soldier for the Standby Generator and be activist for the Bad Man of Kamwokya, No, that isn’t how this one works.

It isn’t smart, wise or brilliant. It is foolish actually. Partly the way he moves and navigates, is that he should renounce his membership in the NUP and become an Independent MP the rest of the term. That’s if he wanted to comply with Parliamentary rules. However, he thinks his the wisest in the room, which he isn’t and it’s obvious.

Kagabo MP is a sign of failing civic education and lack of protocol. As he can dance between the parties and wherever he deems fit. Meaning he has no basic understanding or can acknowledge where he politically stands. He can be bought and sold on the market, because he has no integrity or moral backbone to begin with. If so… he wouldn’t think that he can be in opposition and dance with the MK Movement. Seriously, that is math that isn’t adding up.

This man needs guidance. Not that the NUP will miss this man. His a man with no substance or heart. He is a man that can bought by shiny things and lofty promises, which will be shattered. As his a useful pawn now, but in the future, the NRM will dump him or if not the MK Movement. Sooner or later, it will dawn on him, but I wouldn’t count on it.

He hasn’t learned from Jennifer Full Figure, Ashburg Katto or anyone else who traded their soul. His just another one and he cannot phantom it yet. Peace.