Summary:
- Kabagambe reiterated that NUP’s primary goal is to unseat the ruling party, which she accused of fostering corruption and human rights violations, contrary to the expectations of Ugandan citizens.
KASESE: At least 30 people have defected from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kasese District.
The defectors were officially welcomed on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, by Julian Kabagambe, the NUP Mobilizer for the Western Region, during the opening of the party’s branch offices in Kitswamba Town Council, Busongora County North.
In her address, Kabagambe urged NUP members to distance themselves from politics involving voter bribery. She emphasized the need for party members to uphold the truth and reject any forms of bribery, particularly from the ruling NRM.
Kabagambe reiterated that NUP’s primary goal is to unseat the ruling party, which she accused of fostering corruption and human rights violations, contrary to the expectations of Ugandan citizens.
Pathy Mbabazi, NUP’s Registrar for Bushenyi District, appealed to members to mobilize peacefully for the party, avoiding actions that might harm their competitors.
Joneni Bwambale Bamwenda, a parliamentary hopeful for Busongora County North, assured voters that under NUP leadership, rural electrification, road networks, healthcare services, and education would all be improved.
Bryan Basisa, the NUP Chairperson for Kasese District, encouraged residents to vie for various political positions in the 2026 General Elections, reminding them of their constitutional rights.
However, Stephen Mwenge, the Local Council I Chairperson for Kitswamba Central Cell, cautioned NUP supporters against engaging in politics that could incite violence in the community.
