FULL LIST OF NUP MPS WHO BOYCOTTED CAUCUS MEETING

 

A rift within the National Unity Platform (NUP) has come to the forefront as a significant number of its Members of Parliament opted to boycott a pivotal caucus gathering convened by the party's leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine. The absence of these 20 MPs from the crucial meeting has raised concerns about the party's internal unity and cohesion, casting shadows over its future direction and legislative plans.

Among the notable members who abstained from the meeting are Kazibwe Bashir, Joyce Baagala, Medard Sseggona, Muwanga Kivumbi, Juliet Kakande, Abed Bwanika, Mathias Mpuuga, Michael Kakembo, Kiwanuka Abdallah, Allan Mayanja, Ssebunya Charles Tebandeke, Allan Ssewanyana, Aisha Kabanda, and Ssaazi Godfrey. Also included in the list are Flavia Kalule Nabagabe and Patrick Nsamba Oshabe.

The decision of these MPs to stay away from the caucus meeting sends a strong message about the current state of affairs within the NUP. It highlights simmering discontent or disagreements within the party, potentially foreshadowing challenges for its leadership and the advancement of its legislative agenda.

The boycott comes at a crucial juncture for the NUP, a party that emerged as a significant force in Ugandan politics, particularly following the 2021 general elections. With Bobi Wine at its helm, the party has been a vocal opposition voice, advocating for political reform, human rights, and social justice.

However, recent developments indicate cracks in the party's unity, with various factions possibly holding differing views on the strategic direction and leadership style of Bobi Wine. The absence of key MPs from the caucus meeting suggests underlying tensions or disagreements that have yet to be addressed within the party's leadership circles.

The NUP, known for its youthful and dynamic membership, now faces the challenge of navigating these internal divisions while maintaining its influence and effectiveness in parliament. The boycott of the caucus meeting raises questions about the party's ability to present a unified front on critical issues and effectively push forward its legislative priorities.

Observers and political analysts will closely watch how the NUP leadership responds to this internal fracture. The party's ability to address the concerns of dissenting MPs and reconcile internal differences will likely have significant implications for its future trajectory in Ugandan politics.