FDC Najjanankumbi faction Warns Besigye on Using Party’s Property

Last week, Dr. Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential contender, led a nationwide consultation effort on behalf of the FDC Katonga faction. He actively engaged with his supporters and change advocates, initiating the tour in the West and outlining plans for opposition against the ruling establishment’s eventual overthrow.

Despite his disagreements with the FDC leadership, Dr. Besigye maintained the party’s original symbols, notably employing the iconic two fingers of victory, emblematic of FDC campaigns: the blue color and FDC chants.

However, as Dr. Besigye is not currently an FDC member, the Najjanankumbi faction expressed dissatisfaction with his use of the party’s emblems. The central office asserted unawareness of his ongoing consultative sessions.

President Patrick Amuriat Oboi of the FDC Najjanankumbi faction stressed to the media that while Dr. Besigye is free to engage in political activities nationwide, he must refrain from using the party’s emblems without formal association. He vowed legal action against him.

“It should be noted that last year, the FDC was embroiled in a significant financial scandal, with allegations implicating key figures, including Secretary General Nandala Mafabi and President Oboi, in receiving substantial sums of money from NRM,” he said.

Accusations against the party leadership were made by Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, Kampala’s Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, and Ambassador Wasswa Birigwa, who convened their meetings at Katonga, vehemently declaring corruption tainting the current leadership.

The party split deeply over these disputes, giving rise to the Katonga and Najjanankumbi factions. Noteworthy is Dr. Besigye, a founding member who has consistently been the party’s face, overshadowing other competent FDC members due to his strong standing within the party.