The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Party has suspended five of its leaders in Busoga sub region over in-fights and divisions which the party said have grossly damaged the image of the Party.
Those suspended include controversial political commentator, Moses Bigirwa who was acting as Deputy Secretary for Mobilisation, Eastern Region.
Others include; Muwanguzi Andrew – the Ag. Head, Patriotism and Ideology, Bamu Lulenzi – Coordinator, Busoga Sub-region, Mukuve Ayagalaki Jamal – Ag. Coordinator Youth, Busoga Sub-region, and Nsongambi Saulo – Ag. District Chairperson Jinja City.
In a statement issued by the Party Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, the leaders’ actions have threatened cohesion among party members and supporters.
“Over the past months, there have been many squabbles, in-fights and divisions between some of our leaders from Busoga Sub-region. These divisions have grossly damaged the image of our Party and threatened cohesion amongst our members and supporters. The divisions have been aggravated by several leaders through their communication on various media houses and social media platforms,” said Rubongoya.
The leaders’ actions, Rubongoya said, are contrary to the obligations of Members and leaders within the Party, as stipulated by Article 5.3 (b) of the Party Constitution which requires all Members to conduct themselves in a manner that does not bring disrepute to the name of the Party.
He noted that the Party made several attempts to resolve the matters amicably, but to no avail.
“Accordingly, the President of the National Unity Platform (Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu) has with immediate effect suspended the following leaders from their respective offices and instituted a Committee to investigate their conduct and advise the Party on the way forward.”
While on suspension, they are not expected to carry out any functions of their offices or purport to represent the Party on any platform and in any capacity.
Rubongoya announced that a Special Committee has been appointed to accord the suspended leaders the right to be heard, but also engage with the People of Busoga Sub-region on this and other related matters.
The five member committee is chaired by the Party Deputy President for Western Uganda, Jolly Mugisha, who will be deputized by Butambala District Woman MP, Aisha Kabanda.
Other members include; Kanaabi Moses, William Odinga Balikuddembe, and Kassim Fatuma.