Okot Bitek on why he left FDC for NRM
“He [Okot Bitek]brings a unique perspective and energy that will strengthen the party,” says Amolatar Deputy RDC Obonyo Magwar.
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Nandala Mafabi: ‘People are poor, I’ll fix the economy’
On why he’s the best fit for the President, the FDC presidential candidate said he’s a worker, a servant you can rely on.
Dokolo: Dr. Lalam turns blue ahead of 2026 polls
Dr. Lalam Atine has appealed for the Dokolo voters’ support to secure the Woman MP seat, promising effective representation in the 2026 elections.
NRM harvests over 100 opposition members in Lamwo
Some NRM party officials in the district describe it as a significant political shift ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Adjumani leaders threaten to abandon NRM over Apaa district proposal
Anthony Akol has conditioned his defection to NRM party on condition that the government creates Apaa district from Adjumani.
FDC MP Okot Bitek is willing to join the NRM
It is unclear whether MP Okot will change Museveni’s mind this time because he can be a valuable human resource for the National Resistance Movement.
Democratic Alliance officials meet FDC leaders to discuss reform proposals
Mpuuga’s Democratic Alliance was launched late last year in Kampala.
Otim Odoch: The 2026 election is for Museveni—more important than any other
There is no doubt that once President Museveni announces his candidacy for re-election (which I am confident he will do), the presidential race will be all but decided in his favor.
FDC tells West Nile NRM government is their problem
According to the FDC party president, many communities in West Nile are limping in extreme poverty brought about by disasters such as drought and floods.
What NRM-ONC and UPC boast and think about in their quest for Lango dominion in 2026
Lango “was UPC” for many years until political trends changed. The ruling government used “things in their possession to entice, recruit, and exert control over some opposition key figures in the sub-region.”
FDC, JEEMA youth leaders disagree on Eyeru’s planned mobilisation city tours
In a letter to the IGP dated May 31, Eyeru announced YYM’s planned mobilisation tours to four cities across the country.
JEEMA and NRM youth leaders disagree ahead of planned tours
It is worth noting that parties such as JEEMA, UPC, and FDC, among others, are members of the National Youth Council, which brings together all of the country’s political youth leagues.