Besigye and Bobi Wine under house-arrest on the second day…

It is now official that Dr. Kizza Besigye home in Kasangati, Wakiso district is still under siege, as the authorities and the law enforcement are even putting up mobile toilets there to stay. This means the movement and the liberty of Besigye is yet again put on hold. He is blocked from moving outside his compound and for the time being house-arrested without charges or warrants. Therefore, it is a pre-emptive action, which the Police and Military cannot directly explain.

In the same fashion, in Magere the house of Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine is besieged by the Police and the Military. He was able earlier in the day to whisk himself out and be in the city. However, returning later and the same procedure is there. There is a limit to his freedom and liberty to move. The house-arrest is still on and he was luckily and able to move out earlier in the day.

We are seeing a familiar pattern as the opposition planned protests and peaceful demonstrations. The authorities answers those pleas with house-arresting the leaders to silence the protest. That stopped it to a point, but there was some defiant politicians and civilians who followed up on the call. They went to the potholes and planted matooki studs. That’s a sign of how bad the roads are and that the government have to act upon this.

We have seen the authorities and state answer to this. As the humiliation of seeing matooki studs in the roads and in the middle of urban areas. This is certainly the most peaceful means of doing, except for the potholes exhibition, which was done by activists online last year. This is a continuation of this and materializing in the neighbourhoods of the citizens. Therefore, a very influential way of showing dissent without harming anyone.

Still, with that in mind, the authorities and the state doesn’t see it this way. As it is happening in the middle of an international conference and this is defiant action, which isn’t showing the beautiful and perfect side of the republic. While that is far from true, it isn’t a propaganda goal to see opposition leaders house-arrested and roads filled with matooki studs. It is an action of desperation and lack of control. Therefore, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) must feel humbled by these acts of defiance.

While the leaders are stopped in their tracks and silenced, but only able to mostly address the public on social media. It is still signs that the public and citizens are listening to the opposition leaders. As pictures of streets filled with matooki studs has come up. Most likely will the engineers and others take these away in the coming days. However, it is a sign of tiredness and of rebellion. As the public is tired of the lacking works on the roads.

The President and his Yes-Men needs to heed this call, but we shouldn’t expect anything. There is no reform or money coming this way. There is a massive need and overhaul of the roads, but that isn’t a priority. That is well known… but the opposition leaders are able to show by the dissent and the act to undermine the regime. They have by doing this shown character and finesse.

Bobi Wine and Besigye have proven skill and ability to navigate the hectic means of the state. As they have used one tactic to undermine and humiliate the state. They have lost their freedom and liberty by doing so. However, they have both been in this situation before and most likely won’t be the last. As the NRM and the regime of Museveni is unforgiving towards the ones who defies it. Peace.

Bobi Wine escapes house-arrest rabadaba style…

“Supporters enthusiastically chant for NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, upon his arrival in Katwe, Kampala, after escaping house arrest in Magere. He had been confined since yesterday for planning a protest against poor roads in the country” (The Kampala Voice, 18.01.2024).

Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine have been put in house-arrest since yesterday. There were reports in the morning that there were military and police officers besieging the gates in Magere, Wakiso district. However, Bobi Wine has been able escape and go out of his compound.

The authorities already have sent journalists away and harassed anyone who tried to access Bobi Wine in the early morning of the 19th of January 2024. While he was house arrested early on the 18th of January 2024.

So, the opposition leader has been able to navigate the blocked roads and gotten into the city. As Bobi Wine got to Rubaga and Katwe in Kampala city. While the security officers are surrounding his compound. The opposition leader is participating in the protest the bad roads like he called for on the 17th of January 2024.

Bobi Wine has been able to do this before and does it again. He makes a lot of noise doing this and it gives him an edge. While people question the guards and the ones at the gates. If they are in alliance or have some connections allowing him to leave. As the officers can be brutal and unforgiving to the citizens. That’s why journalists and others met with hostility and harassed earlier in the day.

We can be happy for Bobi Wine, and he got the spirit of defiance. Where he stands on the streets of the city and leads from the front. Even if it is just planting a matooki stud in a pothole. That’s what is needed to prove the wrongs of the system itself.

This must be annoying for the President and his speech. As that will be all overshadowed by the house-arrests, and the protest itself. It isn’t the smiles and perfect picture that the authorities wanted during the conference. The opposition is just showing what is wrong with the state and how it is operating.

Bobi Wine is just putting the government on alert and setting the agenda. Even if the National Resistance Movement (NRM) doesn’t want to say so. Him on a boda-boda across the city is a message that the President for Life doesn’t want to see, but it will be the picture that will reflect the short-comings of his government. Peace.

Opinion: People were supposed to smile and not plant matooki…

“”Everyone is pleased with the visitors. I feel sorry for the opposition leaders who attempted to tarnish the city. These issues, such as potholes, have existed for a long time and it has been work in progress. Why did they choose to protest now? It raises questions about their leadership and credibility.” – Robinah Nabbanja, PM” (NTV Uganda, 18.01.2024)

We know the drill. It is boring and the tales are endless. Today was just another day in the Republic. The Prime Minister is just showing it with her attitude and demeanour on NTV. There is nothing new under the sun and the authorities proved so earlier in the day. Regardless of the house-arrests and such. There was people who dared to follow the message and plants studs of matooki in the potholes of the roads. As non-violent protest against the lack of care or concern about the bad standard of roads.

We know there is never a good time to hold demonstrations or protests in the Republic. If the President blink once or twice, there is a no go. If the convoy of a Minister passes by. There is a no show. If the State House lacks coffee, tea or biscuits, you know there is a bad timing. It is just impossible to find the right time to protest or even when it feasible to do so. There is always an excuse and reason for not allowing it. There could be rain on the horizon or to much hot-air. We just know the authorities and the state will shut it down.

The Prime Minister knows this very well. It isn’t new her, as the people was told to be on the best behaviour and act like everything “good” or “awesome” in the Republic. Only smile and gin, be kind and pleasant as long as the Conference in Munyonyo is on. That’s what the patriotic citizen does and it doesn’t counteract this policy. Neither does a citizen drive into certain parts of Kampala or tries to hawk a boda-boda, because they are impounded and the livelihood is at stake for these civilians. Therefore, remember to smile and hope that feed your belly.

The PM continues…

How can one claim leadership while contributing to the destruction of infrastructure, including damaging roads in Kampala? If the Lord Mayor is weary, he has the option to resign” – Robinah Nabbanja (NTV Uganda, 18.01.2024).

The Prime Minister takes people for fools… and is only mocking herself here. As she knows perfectly well that the road isn’t get damaged by these studs. She acts like it is destruction or damaging it. However, the damage is already done by the non-existing plans of keeping the roads intact and keeping the roads to a certain standard. Therefore, the demonstrations are needed, because the PM wouldn’t talk about it; if it didn’t happen.

The state and the authorities wouldn’t care about potholes or address it. No, it would remain silent and act like there is nothing to see. That is the current state of affairs, the opposition only amplified the problem and got the people to move. This is needed to change discourse and show the state where it is lacking. When it comes to servicing the roads and making sure they are safe. The state haven’t done its duty.

The matooki studs is only showing how dire and the shoddy road-works of the Republic. The PM and her allies would prefer it happening on another date. Regardless of that, the opposition wouldn’t have that many eyes or ears to the ground if they did it on an ordinary Thursday. The PM knows and can act oblivious to the fact, but the truth is for everyone to see.

The PM is just doing her job, but she’s not good at it. To many fault-lines and she should know better, but we all know that’s just too much to ask. Peace.

Uganda: Opposition leaders house-arrested for planned demos to plant matooki in potholes…

“Police and military have sealed off homes of opposition figures Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye, H.E Bobi Wine, Erias Lukwago, and others. Fred Enanga justifies the operation saying it is a restraint move to bar the opposition from causing mayhem in the city” (The Kampala Journal, 18.01.2024).

“Barricaded at home by the COWARDS! No turning back; we deserve better. Please do what you can, wherever you’re, with whatever you have, to show the terrible roads affecting you today” (Dr. Kizza Besigye, 18.01.2024).

“The cowardly military & police  have surrounded our home and put us under house arrest, but the protest is on. Fix our roads! Free Political Prisoners! Free Uganda!” (Bobi Wine, 18.01.2024).

“My home has been besieged by security operatives, it’s a demonstration of impunity and flagrant violation of the Constitution and other laws. Agitation against the abhorrable state of affairs of our infrastructure is not only a right but a command under Art.3 of our Constitution” (Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, 18.01.2024).

The authorities are on point like always when it comes to opposition activities. The Uganda Police Force and other agencies have now besieged the houses of the opposition leaders. They are arbitrary arrested as a precaution. Because the opposition announced the plans days earlier.

The United Forces for Change had planned to demonstrate against the state of the roads. That would be done by planting matooki studs in the potholes. It is a peaceful way of showing the lacking care and show how badly the roads are kept. The leaders aren’t allowed out and besieged by the authorities. However, the general public should take part of this and do it in their neighborhood.

The regime is just showing its true face as they are having visitors. They have already blocked several roads and sealed of certain parts of the city to ensure their safety. That is done to make life seem more pleasant and not show the gritty side of the nation.

This demonstration would be done in the middle of a big conference that the state has invested a lot of in. They don’t want to lose face. However, the speeches and the narrators from the conference will be lost in the wind of the arrests.

The actions against the opposition will create headlines. That the state acted this swiftly, which is common in the republic. The authorities act like this and it’s their modus operandi. We have seen it so often, so it’s not shocking at all.

People will hear about what happened to Bobi Wine, Besigye and Lukwago. They will not care about the pleasantries of Munyonyo. The public will care and react it to the display of impunity, which is served the opposition. Peace.

Opinion: The FDC needs a miracle…

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Nah… I beg to move.

This year has been horrific in regards to the political party of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). The FDC as we know it died during this year. The leadership of Nathan Nandala-Mafabi and Patrick Oboi Amuriat hit the final nail in the coffin. There is little to nothing left of it.

The one time aspiring party and the ones who fought against the dictatorship in Uganda. Was lost and the leadership is rudderless. It is just tragic to see such a powerhouse fail so miserably. The FDC deserved better, but internally it killed itself. A mission that was suicidal and there been points of no return. The leadership even turned against the biggest inspiration and the leader of old, Besigye.

When the FDC leadership turned against Dr. Kizza Besigye. That’s when you know the party was over. It was dusted and left to rot. The party wasn’t what it was and who it seemed to be. No, it had become something else and we couldn’t recognize it.

Time might heal all wounds… but in regards to FDC. The ones leading it now… they should just have the wake and seal its fate. Because, there aren’t much to save.

I cannot see a revival of the party, unless they make real amends with the FDC Katonga branch. The ones part of that is the ones that inspires, the ones that fights and the ones who defies the government. POA knows this, because he came from there and was moulded there. However, he has disconnected from it and disassociated it with the party. That’s why you know there are no bridges to be built.

Unless, there is a will and the FDC leadership gets to its sense. If the FDC leadership see what we all see and accepts its faults. However, POA and Mafabi doesn’t seem like that and they disregard the ones they have called out. Even put several of the members of the other branch into disciplinary hearings and possibly revoke their membership. Meaning throwing them out of the party and render their roles useless.

That’s why we know the current state of the FDC is a quagmire. There is little hope of salvation or redemption. This party is in the grave and needs a biblical miracle to get a second life. It is soon a relic of the past. The ones that built the party and stood by it… should be ashamed of the ones leading it today. Because, they took a party of strength and resilience, and sold it out for a little bit of silver.

It is just insane that we are here. 2023 was a devastating blow to the FDC. 2024 won’t fare much better. Unless, one of the leaders gets a moment of clarity. If doing so… they might have to humble themselves and even step down from their role. However, we know that won’t happen and they won’t face the music. The others have to dance, but they are the DJs deciding the tunes.

This won’t end well. It is already a party that is over and at one point it never seemed to end. Peace.

Opinion: Are the leaders of FDC working on overtime to become irrelevant?

It’s been a long

A long time comin’, but I know

A change gon’ come

Oh, yes it will” – Sam Cooke ‘A Change Gonna Come’ (December 1964).

The Party of Defiance is Dead. Let us all joy in awe and celebration. Eat the Nsene and get some sodas. If not go to the hot-spots and buy some Rollex. We need to celebrate, because the Party of Defiance has become the Party of Compliance. Let’s celebrate on this joyous occasion.

It is time to marvel in the fact of a loss. The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) isn’t what it was or what it intended to be. That’s why we are here and we predicted it’s death. The demise and fatal choice of ceasing relations with FDC Katonga was the nail in the coffin. As the flag-bearers and the ones in high ranking officials disembarked from the struggle, which defined the Party for decades. They even dismissed and disregarded Besigye and his allies at any point of time.

Therefore the recent week of revealing why the FDC MPs shows up the plenary sessions in Parliament comes to no surprise… just read this brief stories and you see…

FDC party president Patrick Amuriat Oboi has defended the decision of party legislators to attend plenary despite an ongoing boycott by other parties. According to POA, NUP didn’t consult him prior to announcing a walk out” (The Kampala Journal, 21.11.2023).

“We are not populist like NUP. We were voted to legislate for our people. We are not under any pressure to remain in the office of Leader of Opposition,” Nandala Mafabi on why FDC Najjanankumbi shunned Opposition plenary boycott” (The Kampala Journal, 15.11.2023).

The barefoot messiah and his comrades will walk without the courage or the boldness of others. They have signed off on that and showing the signs of being the “Good FDC”. Just like it was “Good DP” and “Bad DP” in the eyes of the President. Surely, this FDC is compromised and feels obligated to show up. They have made a deal and now they have to comply. That’s why they disregard the NUP and such too.

The FDC we are seeing today isn’t the ones that got supporters, created a storm and was a troublemaker for the regime. This one can easily be accessed and ascertained. There is nothing to retain here and nothing of value. Their currency and their actions speaks for themselves.

The FDC of Amuriat and Mafabi is a shell of what it was. These one cannot be genuine or sincere. They have lost that and now they have to act it all out. The FDC with them will loose and become irrelevant. That’s sad to say, but with time this will all wither. We will have the stories and the former glory of the powerhouse, which used to be the FDC. However, in 2023 and beyond… it will be a relic and lost for time.

That’s because of the choices of the leadership. Their greed and short-sighted politics. They are destined to see it all fall apart and they danced on the grave of the party. That’s what they did and this is the result. Peace.

Opinion: Besigye needs a new home

Today it was finalized, the leadership of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) split itself from the People’s Government and the Katonga branch. This means Dr. Kizza Besigye and his allies needs to find a new home. The people of defiance and resilience against oppression has to start up fresh.

There been speculations that the Besigye fraction would do like Bobi Wine did and “buy-out” a defunct party. Nevertheless, there has no proof of it. The other side has said it should just become a part of the National Unity Platform, as it is already working with and coordinating with the NUP. Because, Bobi Wine and Besigye have a cordial relationship as politicians.

Today’s resolution from the FDC is just crystal-clear. There is no way to return now. No steps for dialogue or talk between Besigye or his former fellows in the FDC Najjanankumbi. These folks has detached themselves from him and called him an imposter. They are saying his wrongly using the FDC logos and posturing as a part of the party. That together with the rest of his allies. Therefore, there is no more between him and them.

This is why the people of the People’s Government and FDC Katonga Fraction has to decide what to do. They will not be taken care off or be favoured in the leadership from within the FDC. That ship has sailed and they have been evicted. Bluntly thrown out of their own party and if they don’t… then well… a disciplinary committee will come and will enforce sanctions on them.

With that in mind… we know there is no return and why should they?

The betrayal was in the city and they took advantage. They ate and has enjoyed the spoils. Now they are running the show and “legitimized” their own existence. While vilifying one of the founders and one of the reasons why the party was as big in the first place.

It is amazing that the party of Besigye has thrown Besigye out. That what happened today. In reality his own party has made him an outcast. That is the truth. Someone who fought for the party and helped building it from scratch. That person is one of them you throw out like garbage. It is just showing what the FDC leadership has become and who they are… when they act like this.

There is no returning back. Amuriat and Mafabi has sold it all and they are willing to do this. They are proud of it and announced it like nothing. Just a formality….

That shows that they are not considering the implications and what it signify. The signal they are sending is clear. The FDC they run are not aligned with the principals and ideals of Besigye. Which means they are more easily corruptible and easy access then ever before. Because, we know that Besigey will fight hard and take the punishment with ease. That’s something he has done for years and paid the price for the cause. Alas, that doesn’t matter to the FDC leadership.

This current FDC leadership doesn’t value Besigye or his kind. That is compelling and is a warning… We now know… and the ones proud party and resilient one is now mediocre and like so many others. Because, it betrayed its own for personal glory.

That’s why one of the founders and his allies has to find a new home. Either make their own or join another one. Since there is nothing left for them to return too….

A Luta Continua. Peace.

The FDC-Crisis Continues: Najjanankumbi detach itself from Katonga completely…

““FDC NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECALLED THE RESOLUTION THAT CREATED THE PEOPLES GOVERNMENT. After a period of reflection and thorough internal discussions, the FDC National Executive Committee reached a consensus to recall the resolution that established the Peoples Government. With immediate effect, therefore the FDC will no longer participate in any activities associated with the Peoples Government. This may only resume when the conflict between the two is resolved. This severing of relations comes after a series of challenges that the FDC has faced managing two centers of power which have conflicted since 2018 leading to a total misunderstanding immediately before, during and after the 2021 general elections” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

Today was the final day for the current leadership of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and their allegiance to some of their founders and leaders. They have now decided to leave them behind and finalized a break-up. While promising much more.

The leaders from within and who conspired to do this is Patrick Oboi Amuriat and Nathan Nandala-Mafabi, as well as others who has complied and accepted to partake in this quagmire. The FDC as we know it is now gone. The principals and the ideals of the party has been sold on a altar and these gentlemen danced at the wake.

The FDC leadership continues:

Our party has experienced internal conflicts, accompanied by allegations and counter-accusations that have contributed to considerable turmoil within our ranks with resultant negative publicity in the media. Regrettably, some members of the FDC have chosen to adopt a hostile stance against their own party in complete contravention of Article 12 of the party constitution. They have for example continued to posture as the legitimate leaders of the party which matter was settled at the 6th October National Delegates Conference with the election of new leaders. They continue to issue illegal notices using FDC headed paper, use party symbols, slogans and colors and continue to brand themselves as such; and have also abused party documents during unauthorized meetings. The Party is now prepared to take disciplinary action through a well constituted Committee on Discipline against these errant members and we strongly urge them to cease presenting themselves as FDC leaders. We also call on our members to shun these individuals who chose to masquerade as ‘interim’ or factional leaders in order to cause a split in the party for their own selfish interests” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

We can see how POA and the FDC Najjanankumbi fraction is spinning it. It is so obvious, as they are acting supreme and the legitimate ones. While they never took any accountability and only threw stones at the other fraction. The FDC never resolved the matter and the ones in-charge now has practically hijacked it on their own accord. So, it is rich reading this text and knowing how it transpired. These men don’t lack courage to boldly say it and publish it. Because, they don’t mind the outcome or what they have become by doing it.

To further it’s case…

We want to emphasize that there are no factions within the FDC, contrary to how it has been portrayed in the media. Claims of a “Katonga faction” or a “Najjanankumbi faction” are entirely unfounded. There is only one FDC, and it is crucial that the media immediately cease perpetuating these misrepresentations. However, in keeping with the Guiding Principle in the party constitution Chapter 8(e) that relates to peaceful resolution of conflict we continue to extend an olive branch to the FDC members “out there”. This however applies to only those holding corporate or life membership cards and those who are up to date with their membership. For those whose membership expires every year and have not renewed it by registering in their village registers they can only be supporters and sympathizers and not members and accordingly are at liberty to decide whether they want to regain membership of the party or not. For now, we implore all of them to stop masquerading as FDC leaders” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

If they are thinking this is wise… well… it is not and this is a strategic blunder. As they are no disfranchising plenty of members and the ones who sought “shelter” at Katonga or People’s Government. They are the ones that even brought POA into power and he betrayed them. Now he has finalized it and now he speaks ill of them. Trying to downplay them and making it illegitimate. While he sits on a throne of lies… maybe bare-naked, but most likely bare-foot like he was during his campaign in 2021.

This part ends with:

We wish to clarify that during the Delegates Conference held on October 6th, 2023, a new National Executive Committee was democratically elected and sworn in. The conference also took a number of key decisions including extending the life of the Electoral Commission by six months and replacing the Hon. Ibrahim Ssemuju Nganda with Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi whom we congratulate, as the FDC whip in Parliament. The FDC remains committed to its mission and values, and we believe that these decisions are essential to restore unity and cohesion within our party” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

When you want to talk rubbish. This part is over the moon. The stars are aligned and the whole picture is just blossoming. The colours are all there and the flavours of heaven is at your fingertips. However, the reality is much more grim and dark. These aren’t fact or real. If it where… there wouldn’t be this stand-off, which the current leadership never wanted to resolve. They rather wanted it to die out and be forgotten about. However, by their recent action. These people are just proving how they are in the wrong. That’s why they have targeted Besigye and his associates, because they know what they did…

That was just one part of the FDC Press Release today, but I want to end with this one, which was particularly interesting considering everything:

As you are aware the FDC has a new leadership and the new leadership has a big task ahead to give the party a face lift and to enable us to regain our glory in the political landscape of this country. As the new team, we mean business from the very start of our 5 year tenure and we will soon be heading out to the field We urge all our members to prepare for an extensive plan aimed at strengthening the party’s infrastructure nationwide, which includes the redevelopment of the ‘Blue House’ which remains pending from the previous term” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

I hate to be that guy, but by detaching yourself from Besigye and his associates, you are practicality never able to regain old glory. He is one of the reasons why the party had any glory and was built up the way it is. It is his character and message that brought people under the banner. He and others who has also left like Muntu. However, POA and Mafabi can try… but they have burnt plenty of bridges and there will be less goodwill now. Especially, we now know how they operate from within. So who wants to trust them from the outside looking in?

This FDC is broken and in self-destruction mode. It isn’t one you can trust and the leaders are to blame. They should have known better, but apparently the shillings was to juicy to say “no”. Peace.

Opinion: Nandala Mafabi we know who you are…

Let them sign their wills before they come. Nobody is going to play with FDC, and I want to tell Lukwago, let him be at the forefront, and I will show him who I am.”— Nathan Nandala Mafabi (06.10.2023).

Today, the Najjanankumbi faction party held their election and the culprits of recent actions retained their offices. This being Nandala Mafabi as Party Secretary General and Patrick Oboi Amuriat who is in his second term as Party President. The others I don’t care to mention, because that is just loyalist of these two or people who has traded positions to get there by this point. It isn’t funny or entertaining, just depressing actually.

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is official deceased. It is over… the party of defiance and staunch resilience against the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is history. The ones that has inherited the offices and the party are disgraceful who spits on the sacrifices and the ones who built the party from the ground up. They continue to embark on a futile mission and seriously continue to harm the party.

The party is now becoming irrelevant by these actions. The FDC Katonga Faction better just start a new party. They are better off that way and they can continue the legacy of the old FDC. Because, the new one is a mockery of the old. They know the gist and these are the ones that fought for the party. The others are the ones that takes and expects others just to follow command. That’s how Nandala Mafabi and Amuriat is acting these days. There is no mediation or possibility to reconcile at this time. Because, there is nowhere to go and nothing to gain. It isn’t like the FDC Najjanankumbi will give way or even entertain the others. They are just busy maligning and putting despicable spin against the ones there. Therefore, we know their game and it’s just damaging.

The FDC isn’t bruised, it was on it’s deathbed and a little hope of revival, but now it is without a pulse. It doesn’t have the character or the factors that made it unique. They are just people hungry for offices and positions. The party is now a place of seeking relevance and leveraging the remaining assets. It isn’t about building or trying to be an answer. No, just a common place to be politicking and trying to forge a future for your own self. That wasn’t the ideal or the mission of the party, but that’s what it has become.

We know who Nandala Mafabi is… he don’t have to threaten or act arrogant about it. His a hallow vessel of a man. A mockery of an opposition leader and an attempting to strongman people. While his vile and utterances only shows how naked he is. As the narratives are spinning everyone and anyone who opposed his reign is maligned. While his supposed to be a Saint and Saviour. He won’t even carry his own cross. So, why should we believe the man is without sin? Aye?

He should clean the dirt of his shoulders, but we know he cannot do it. That hurts his pride and his fellow peers will destroy him. Surely there is something beneath this demeanour. What that is? I don’t know, but it isn’t godly. No, it is common greed and prestige. The things that leaves men astray. His only losing lust to a total jackpot.

Nandala Mafabi, you have acted insincere and a fool. Your words aren’t of a man of your station. However, you still act this way and if this gives you power. Well, be it then, but don’t expect outsiders to be on the ride. We see you and it’s not a good look. The energy your possessing creaes only more turmoil and chaos. The party deserves better, much better, but you have betrayed that party for personal gains. That’s why you don’t care and everyone watching can see that. Peace.

The FDC-Crisis Continues: The Party is Officially split in half…

Amuriat, Mafabi dismissed from FDC!

“I have been directed by the chairperson to read for you proposals that have been made in writing. These include: extension of the FDC leadership term of office and organs by six months from October 8th; putting in place an interim electoral commission to organise transparent, free, and fair elections,” he said. Ssemujju added, “Suspend the following from the leadership of the party: Patrick Amuriat, Nandala Mafabi, and Geofrey Ekanyi. During their suspension, their deputies, Erias Lukwago, Francis Mwijukye and Harold Kaija, will perform the duties of these offices.”” (The Kampala Journal, 19.09.2023).

Today, the National Extraordinary National Delegates Conference settled some grievances within the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Though it most likely is creating two separate entities, which will weaken the party further. The ideals of the FDC Katonga faction is sincere and honest. However, the ramifications will be felt for a long time.

The FDC of old is ceasing to exist. That is shown by how the authorities has intervened and helped the FDC Najjanankumbi faction. The ones run by Patrick Oboi Amuriat and Nathan Nandala-Mafabi. These are more guided and getting help from the state. That is shown by every single move and the only one stopping them has been the Speaker, which didn’t accept the changes of party Chief Whip. Therefore, little resistance from the resistance party in their regard.

However, the same one has challenged the National Extraordinary National Delegates Conference, which was held today. The authorities claimed it was a danger and they couldn’t vouch for its safety. Regardless of that, it still went on and there was movement within the party.

There isn’t any grounds between the Katonga or Najjanankumbi now. All the tears and suffering is now in the river. These two could be to entities or parties for matters or purposes. Because, the ideals and the way forward is completely different. That’s why the Najjanankumbi is continuing to malign Besigye and whoever is his ally. While Katonga is now doing their “rescue mission”.

It would be better to start a “third force” or a “new formation” which was Maj. Gen. (rtd) Mugisha Muntu’s gig after being ousted as the Party President. That’s how he ended up with the formation of Alliance for National Transformation (ANT). It haven’t become a powerhouse, but a respected party it has become.

While the FDC-Katonga will suffer from the same now. The Najjanankumbi can still cling on the headquarters and whatever assets that remains. They will do so, but the legitimacy of either is questionable at best. Don’t expect Lukwago to be allowed to enter Najjanankumbi now. Neither anyone else who partook in the events today. No, these will face party disciplinary hearings or possible cease to be members. Alas, that is the scenario here. Because, the FDC-Katonga can suspend the ones of the other fraction, but it won’t matter much. It is only damaging the party further and sinking it further a drift.

The FDC-Katonga is better to form its own entity and challenge the FDC-Najjanankumbi heads on. They have the leverage and the idealistic backbone. These have the history and the founders on their team. That’s why these are more level-headed. The FDC which was in the past is now sold and belongs in the graveyard. That’s where Mafabi and Amuriat let the casket drop and they didn’t even get a last dance before it died. They killed it off and they didn’t even mind. As long as they got their cut and salvaged of the hurt.

Now others will say the FDC-Katonga did a coup. Well, the FDC Najjanankumbi doing just that by not being transparent, accountable or sincere in its action. While acting in disregard to the NEC and Delegates Conference of late. The FDC Najjanankumbi fraction isn’t listening or concerned about the internal elections. They are trying to fortify the positions and elevate themselves even further. Without consulting the rest of the party. That’s why we are here and Mafabi has said it himself. He believes his Presidential. When his not even fit to be the Secretary General of the FDC. There is nothing in recent history proving his value or worth as a leader. When you see what the FDC-Najjanankumbi has become…

That’s why the FDC-Katonga has reacted the way it does. However, I don’t expect it too succeed. It will be a fringe and an outside entity. The national bodies or anything else won’t accept it. Expect the courts to dismiss it and call it fraudulent or something. That’s what it does, because they are ordered to benefit the FDC-Najjanankumbi faction… and this is how things goes.

The crisis isn’t over and it’s far from averted. It has only gotten to the next stage and we have to see how the tides are turning. Peace.