Summary:
- The Katonga-based leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change, under the leadership of former Party President Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, are set to conduct public consultative meetings with party leaders and supporters from Rubanda, Rukiga, Kisoro, and Kabale Districts at Hilltop Hotel in Kabale Municipality today.
KABALE: Security has finally cleared the Forum Democratic Change – Katonga faction to hold their planned consultative meeting scheduled for today in Kabale District in a closed venue amidst tight security deployment.
In a letter dated April 1st, 2024, addressed to the Office of the Resident District Commissioner and authored by Gideon Tumwesigye Kabacenga, the Vice Chairperson of FDC Kabale seeking security measures, Deputy Resident District Commissioner Ronald Bakak advised FDC Members to cooperate with the Police for technical advice. The letter was also received by Joseph Bakaleke, the Kabale District Police Commander.
The Katonga-based leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change, under the leadership of former Party President Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, are set to conduct public consultative meetings with party leaders and supporters from Rubanda, Rukiga, Kisoro, and Kabale Districts at Hilltop Hotel in Kabale Municipality.
Tumwesigye confirmed the approval from the Office of the Kabale Resident District Commissioner for the consultative meeting. He stated that they will convene with Dr. Besigye at 10:00 AM at Hilltop Gardens in Kabale Town.
The Forum for Democratic Change – Katonga faction, led by Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye, yesterday held a consultative meeting at the Mbarara Catholic Social Center, marking their triumphant entry into Mbarara city. Dr. Kiiza Besigye affirmed to party supporters in Mbarara city his intention to contest the presidency in the 2026 general elections, emphasizing that he hasn’t retired from the struggle.
Currently, the FDC party is divided into two factions, with one based at Katonga Road in Kampala and the other stationed at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi.
