By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
KAMPALA
Several Members of Parliament who had defected to the Katonga faction are starting to return to the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) main party at its Najjanankumbi headquarters.
Among them are Kilak South MP Gilbert Oulanya and Chua West – Kitgum MP Okin P.P. Ojara. They announced their return during the FDC’s 18th National Council meeting held on Thursday.
Speaking to journalists shortly after being welcomed back, Hon. Okin Ojara explained that it was wise to return to the party after being misled by the Katonga group.
“Today, I came to attend the FDC National Council meeting, as I belong to this party and was elected to Parliament on its ticket. I see no problem in returning to be with my fellow FDC members. I was always with the FDC team, and now I am back home to advocate for righteousness,” he stated.
The meeting, chaired by the party’s National Chairperson, saw the interim approval of the FDC Party’s National Electoral Commission, following the expiration of the previous commission’s term. Ok
Hon. Toterebuka Boniface Bamwenda was re-elected as interim chairperson of the electoral body. Other commissioners include Ms. Judith Kabanda, Ms. Priscilla Mpirirwe, Al Hajj Abdul Hakim Moli, Hon. Joe Emusu Ediegu, Hon. Dr. Alex Okot, and Mr. Kudeeba Richard. This was after the tenure of the current EC expired.
Additionally, the National Council approved the formation of the Constitutional Review Commission, led by Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi, the FDC Party Whip in Parliament and Deputy President. The commission will work to fast-track amendments to the party’s constitution, addressing various gaps that need to be filled.
