
“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.










