
“A team of DP block members led by Lubega Mukaaku and Micheal Mabikke have decided to end their cooperation with NUP. In their press conference held today in Kampala, the bloc members cited incompetence of the NUP leadership to push the struggle to the next level” (Spectre Media, 29.05.2024).
It is weird writing this… because I feel I am touching on a nothing burger. This is whole bunch of nothing. People trying to create controversy and destroy the National Unity Platform (NUP). I think that’s the plan but have doubt I about it.
The NUP and the People Power Movement spawned a lot of people’s careers ahead of the 2021 General Elections. Ever since the red wave and the openness of Bobi Wine to other people to join his cause. Has there been plenty of journeymen and people who sought a meal-ticket on his behalf.
The DP Block came as a force to try to get the People Power and the NUP under the wings of the Democratic Party in some ways. That’s why Mao felt betrayed and been vocal dissent against Bobi Wine. We have seen that and the end of the cooperation between the DP Block and NUP was bound to happen.
The DP Block doesn’t have the same sway or even crowds for that matter. They are not aligned and the leaders of the DP Block shows that. This is done at the time when the NUP is mobilizing it’s base and going out to a meet the public across the nation.
Just like the Eastern Revolutionary Platform (ERP) was created yesterday. This move is in the same fashion. People who has associated themselves with the NUP and People Power are going out on their own. They where maybe not so invested or in the struggle for the same thing. These people might thought it was an easy avenue to get to the meal-ticket. Therefore, they have to create other parties or platforms to be relevant now.
The DP Block can re-invent themselves and find new allies. Nevertheless, Lubega or Mabikke had briefcase parties and was irrelevant. The DP Block gave them a space and the NUP put more spotlight on them. However, they apparently never got the power or prestige that they sought after. That’s why these brothers are seeking other ways now.
No matter what Bobi Wine or the NUP had done. These people would never be satisfied. That’s the gist of this. The DP Block leadership wants to be heroes and lead people to salvation. Nevertheless, they aren’t seeking the remedy or the stories that could lead them into a better place. Peace.














