Nyendo-Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga
Nsamba says there is a need for honest dialogue among change-seeking forces for a peaceful transition
of power in Uganda.
He says it is high
time the country changed its political course by having leaders who advocate
for a peaceful transition of power as opposed to bitter confrontations among
political players.
Speaking to a congregation that attended his thanksgiving mass at Kitovu Sports Arena in Masaka City on Friday,
Mpuuga indicated that despite the apparent internal conflicts within the National Unity Platform in which he belongs, he will dedicate energies towards building
cohesion among the opposition political parties.
“It has been
over 60 years since we gained independence, but we continue to regard each other
as enemies. It is time now that we define what divides us and unite for our common
progress as a country,” he says.
He cautioned all
change-seeking forces against characters of pride, selfishness, and
confrontations, arguing that such conduct is unbecoming and frustrates efforts
of realizing the much-needed political transition.
Besides reconciling
and building mutual respect within the NUP, Mpuuga suggested the need to reflect on
the opinions of all other concerned stakeholders such that they can collectively
define the future of the country.
//Cue in: “mu kaseera kano…..
Cue out: …..abantu baffe.”//
He indicates
that despite suffering ridicule, hatred, unfounded accusations, disparaging attacks, and betrayal minted out against him from circles of his party, he remains
steadfast in championing the principles of good governance.
Mpuuga
has been at loggerheads with the top leadership of his party after they instructed
him to resign from the position of Parliamentary Commission after it emerged that he was one of the recipients of the 500 million shillings “service
award” while he was still serving as the Leader of Opposition.
He indicates that
he braved the tough challenges that come with the responsibility of offering
leadership, especially when dealing with egocentric individuals, including
those who are ill-prepared for leadership.
//Cue in: “bwokiliza
obuvunyizibwa…..
Cue out: ……..okolagana nabo.”//
Busiro East MP, Medard Lubega
Ssegona urged the NUP top leadership to reconcile the current
disputes within its ranks and take a strong position to enforce discipline
among its members.
He is optimistic
that the party can recover from the current altercations and regain public
confidence as a better alternative to the incumbent government.
//Cue in: “waliwo ebibadde….
Cue out: ….zaava mu mwe.”//
Monsignor John
Baptist Ssebayigga who led the mass on behalf of Kampala Archbishop, Paul
Ssemogerere challenged leaders in various positions to always work for unity
and promote fairness for the good of the country.
