Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the outspoken legislator representing Kiira municipality, has hinted at his possible departure from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party. Citing concerns of incompetence and hypocrisy among certain party leaders, Ssemujju expressed his disappointment during a party consultative meeting held at Sharing Hall, Nsambya.
Without disclosing specific names, Ssemujju cryptically discredited the leadership of Amuriat Oboi, comparing it to a Mao-like style of governance. He firmly stated that he cannot support a process that aims to install a leadership that would ultimately align the party with President Museveni. However, he reaffirmed his belief in the FDC, recalling his dedication to the party even after losing the chairman election to Gen. Muntu.
Ssemujju revealed that he had informed the party president about his intention to hold consultation meetings nationwide, echoing the approach adopted by Amuriat and Nandala Mafabi. He emphasized that engaging in such activities should not be considered a crime, and together with Erias Lukwago, they would proceed with their own consultations.
Insiders within the FDC suggest a possible rivalry brewing between Ssemujju and Lukwago against the Mafabi-Amuriat alliance for the positions of secretary general and party presidency, respectively. Sources indicate that the influential FDC founding leader, Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye, may be supporting the Lukwago-Ssemujju alliance, with a vision to shift leadership influence towards Buganda, a region historically supportive of the FDC.
Amidst the internal party dynamics, Mafabi and Amuriat face suspicions of being associated with the ruling NRM regime, with claims that they brokered a significant UGX 7 billion deal with the government. Amuriat vehemently denies these allegations, dismissing them as baseless attempts to tarnish his reputation and legacy.
If Ssemujju and Lukwago fail to secure prominent positions within the FDC, insiders speculate that they may consider crossing over to the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party in preparation for the upcoming 2026 elections.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Norbert Mao, the president of the Democratic Party (DP), made headlines in 2022 by signing a cooperation agreement with the ruling NRM party. As a result, Mao was appointed as the Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, leading to increased attention on the evolving political landscape.
The situation within the FDC remains fluid, and political observers eagerly await further developments regarding Ssemujju’s potential exit and the subsequent implications for the party’s future direction.
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