The National Unity Platform (NUP) has moved to dispel any misconceptions regarding its party constitution, affirming the presence of a robust guiding document for its operations.
Addressing recent allegations, NUP clarified that a political entity of its stature couldn’t function without a constitution, firmly refuting any suggestions to the contrary.
Acknowledging the existence of its current constitution, inherited upon assuming leadership in 2020, NUP conceded to its imperfections. Consequently, the party undertook amendments and officially gazetted the revised constitution in 2023, duly recognized by the Electoral Commission.
“We’re in the final stages of disseminating the amended constitution, pending administrative procedures by the Electoral Commission,” the party disclosed.
Assuring transparency and accessibility, NUP emphasized that both the existing and amended versions of the constitution are readily available at the Electoral Commission and the Party Office, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to inclusivity.
In light of recent controversies surrounding the attempted removal of its deputy vice president for Buganda region from the parliamentary commissioner role, questions regarding constitutional adherence have emerged.
The allegations against Mathias Mpuuga, involving the purported reception of Shs500 million as a “service award” for his tenure as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), have stirred debate within the party.
Initially, NUP’s president, Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), released documents calling for Mpuuga’s resignation on corruption grounds, only to subsequently refer the matter to the party’s national executive committee (NEC).
Amidst these developments, concerns raised by party members, such as Abed Bwanika, the Kimaanya Kabonera MP, regarding the accessibility of the party constitution, have drawn attention.
These deliberations have ignited apprehension among both party members and the broader Ugandan populace, underscoring the importance of transparency and adherence to constitutional principles within NUP.
