The Democratic Party National Executive Committee (NEC) is gearing up to address disciplinary issues among party members, according to Deputy President Mukasa Mbide. He emphasized the need for a mechanism to handle cases of indiscipline within the party ranks.
Mbide’s announcement coincides with the upcoming national executive committee meeting scheduled for April 19th and 20th, 2023. However, Dr. Lulume Bayiga, Buikwe South legislator and self-proclaimed DP caretaker, has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the NEC meeting organized by Mao and his associates.
Bayiga pointed out that the High Court had declared Mao’s election in Gulu as illegal and questioned the authority of Mao’s faction to convene such meetings. He emphasized that any gatherings orchestrated by Mao’s group are deemed unlawful until the Court of Appeal delivers its final verdict.
Meanwhile, Richard Ssebamala, Bukoto Central Member of Parliament, welcomed the initiative to convene the party’s NEC meeting, highlighting its significance in facilitating leadership changes within the party. However, Ssebamala expressed apprehensions that the alleged indiscipline cases might be exploited to bar members from contesting top party positions.
Ssebamala noted that apart from having differing opinions on the party’s management, there haven’t been significant instances of indiscipline within the DP. The party’s leadership has come under scrutiny following the president’s decision to sign a memorandum of understanding with President Museveni and the ruling NRM party, signaling a potential shift in party dynamics.
