By Kamugisha Leonard Akida,
KAMPALA
The party said that the election held on Friday, October 6, outside the party’s constitution, was illegal and has challenged the court’s verdict.
According to the FDC constitution, the National Executive Committee (NEC) is elected by the National Delegates Conference, convened by the party chairman. However, the recent meeting held by Mr. Toterebuka Bamwenda and Mr. Mukalazi Kibuuka was convened outside of the party’s constitutional guidelines.
The FDC Spokesperson Hon. Semujju Nganda has argued that legal action was required to challenge the legality of the October 6 election, and that the process had just begun. The party lamented the conduct of judges and announced its intention to file formal complaints against Judge Musa Ssekaana and Judge Esther Nambayo, who were presiding over the case.
Nganda also expressed concern about the conduct of state institutions and accused President Yoweri Museveni Tibuhaburwa of trying to consolidate power and destroy opposition organizations like the FDC.
The opposition party called on all parties concerned with protecting multiparty democracy to unite and fight back. The FDC promised to continue working to reconstruct and rebuild the party despite the obstacles they face.
The case has raised new concerns about the state of democracy in Uganda, with President Museveni facing criticism for his government’s treatment of opposition groups and civil society.
