NBS: The clock is ticking fast to 2017 when the opposition forum for democratic change will elect a new leader to steer the party for the next five years . With a mixture of optimism and skepticism from the ranks and files of the party, we ask, what type of …
Read More »Muntu faces revolt in FDC
Besigye, new shadow ministers causing trouble Will Kizza Besigye walk out of prison on July 6? That is the day the former presidential candidate and de facto leader of the opposition will reappear in the High Court in Kampala for his application of bail to be decided. His lawyer, Laudislaus …
Read More »In The Independent: Revolt in FDC
COVER STORY: Revolt in FDC An in-depth analysis of why the appointment of a Shadow Cabinet by FDC President Mugisha Muntu seems to have put him at odds with some party figures who remain loyal to party strongman Dr. Kizza Besigye. LAST WORD: The tale of roundabouts Andrew Mwenda wonders …
Read More »Magistrate to visit Luzira over Besigye rights violation
Nakawa Chief Magistrate Eremye Mawanda is to visit Luzira Prison after Besigye made a plea to court over abuse of his rights by the State in his treason case hearing on Wednesday morning . The opposition stalwart challenged the state in court to adduce evidence of treason against him and …
Read More »BESIGYE: What happened at Friday’s 2nd court hearing
NBS: FDC’s Dr. Kiiza Besigye appeared in Kasangati court on Friday under tight security for the second hearing of the defiance campaign case. The court proceedings went on as gun wielding security agents surrounded the court building right before violence broke out as his supporters tried to forcefully access court …
Read More »FDC Denies Rebel Links
The Forum for Democratic Change Party has dismissed as false reports linking their party members to rebel activities seeking to overthrow government. The dismissal by party Spokesperson Ibrahim Semujju Nganda comes at a time when former FDC presidential flag bearer is being held in Luzira prison on charges of treason …
Read More »UPDF confirms soldiers, MP held over Uganda ‘coup plot’
Kampala, Uganda | AFP | At least 30 people with suspected ties to a shadowy rebel outfit have been arrested in Uganda over an alleged plot to topple President Yoweri Museveni, the army said Friday. The detainees include serving soldiers and a senior opposition lawmaker and are “linked to a …
Read More »Police and the case of FDC
History shows that muting people’s voices, through suppressive actions, can boomerang COMMENT: By Bonnie Agea The simmering unrest between the Uganda police and the opposition Forum for democratic change over the recent presidential elections results points to a much bigger problem in our egalitarian society. In a democratic society, public …
Read More »Why Museveni should retire
In leaving power the president would cause Ugandans to re-evaluate his legacy with better perspective There is one thing I wish to request: That President Museveni and NRM should not amend the constitution to remove the age limit on the presidency so that he can run in 2021. There is …
Read More »Besigye’s Imprisonment Helps more than Hurts the Opposition
OPINION: Besigye has been detained at Luzira Maximum Prison on charges of treason. A huge sect in the opposition feels dejected and beaten, that the heart of their passion has been plugged out and thrown into a Prison cell. For many in the opposition, it is as good as dead …
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