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- Eng. Amuriat also told the gathering that the ruling government has continued to pledge the elevation of the Kasese airfield to international standards and the resolution of land disputes, but none of these promises have been fulfilled.
KASESE: The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party President, Eng. Amuriat Aboi (POA), has stated that corruption allegedly facilitated by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government continues to hinder the utilization of natural resources in the Rwenzori region.
Eng. Amuriat made these remarks on Saturday evening while officiating the launch of the online registration for party members in the Rwenzori sub-region, held at Kilembe Quarters Playground in Kasese.
He noted that the ruling government has failed to revamp the Kilembe Mines Limited and the Katwe Salt Processing factory in Kasese district, resources that could provide employment to thousands of young people.
Eng. Amuriat advised the population to vote out the current government in the forthcoming elections to pave the way for a government that would ensure even distribution of resources.
Eng. Amuriat also told the gathering that the ruling government has continued to pledge the elevation of the Kasese airfield to international standards and the resolution of land disputes, but none of these promises have been fulfilled.
Nandala Mafabi, the Party’s General Secretary, called on the people to ensure unity and mobilize for the party to gain the strength needed to overthrow the sitting government.
Kasese Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Florence Kabugho, reaffirmed her commitment to the unity of the FDC party in the district and urged all FDC supporters to work towards reclaiming Kasese, which she described as the bedrock of the opposition party.
Mr. Ronald Bwambale Kabuku, the Kasese FDC Chairperson, stated that Kasese would not heed any voices that could potentially divide the FDC.
