Sabiiti led Mafabi and Amuriat to President M7-MP Mwijukye
Hon.Francis Mwijukye, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Buhweju County in Buhweju District who is also the interim Treasurer of the Forum for Democratic Change(FDC) Katonga faction has disclosed that Jack Sabiiti facilitated meetings between Eng.Patrick Oboi Amuriat,Hon.Nathan Nandala Mafabi with President Yoweri Museveni. The MP revealed that Jack Sabiiti approached Dr. Besigye with the suggestion to negotiate with President Museveni but Dr Besigye did not honour the suggestion prompting Sabiiti to proceed with the arrangement independently.
When asked about their source of funding for the ongoing country tours, the interim treasurer said that their objectives and mission resonate with the people and they willingly mobilise resources to support the cause. He revealed that their tours in Rukungiri, Mbarara ,Bushenyi and Kasese were fully funded by the party leaders and members in those areas .
When pressed on the issue of division within the party, Mwijukye revealed that divisions in the party culminated from characters that obtained funds from dubious sources as well as impatience of some members. He observed that some members grew weary and assumed that change would come within a short period but when that did not materialise, they abandoned the cause. Some persevered while there were those who chose to negotiate with the adversaries they were fighting against.This compelled the party to re-evaluate its alliances.
Mwijukye showed concern over the country’s failure to mature in terms of democracy because it has not experienced peaceful transfer of power since 1962 when it became independent.
“The current presidency has had ample time to establish and nurture institutions, yet it has systematically dismantled them. Whether it is the traders striking in Kampala, nurses demonstrating, teachers, or lecturers, they all find themselves needing to appeal to Mr. Museveni”,Mwijukye said.
Buhweju County’s legislator said that their members remain united in their commitment to causing political change. He said that the party leaders may be swayed away by money but their supporters are grappling with pressing issues such as unemployment, poor infrastructure, high business costs, and expensive healthcare. To Mwijukye, these challenges are more concerning than fearing President Museveni.
Asked whether he will be contesting in the forthcoming elections,the parliamentarian said that he will be addressing himself to the question after the May meeting where decisions will be made by FDC leaders and members.
