Mbidde Declares Intention To Kick Mao Out Of Dp Presidency
The story
Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament and Democratic Party (DP) Vice President Fred Mukasa Mbidde has formally informed party president Norbert Mao of his intention to contest for the DP presidency at the upcoming delegates’ conference.
The shock decision marks a sharp break from a political alliance that has defined the party’s internal power structure for more than a decade and a half.
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The move follows 16 years of close cooperation between the two leaders, during which they worked in tandem to consolidate influence within the party, sideline internal rivals, and steer key strategic decisions.
Their alliance played a central role in securing Mbidde’s two terms in the East African Legislative Assembly, as well as the election of Gerald Siranda, DP Secretary-General, to the same regional parliament.
The pair also jointly engaged in negotiations linked to a cooperation arrangement with President Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), which, according to party insiders, was expected to yield ministerial positions for both Mao and Mbidde.
While Mao later secured appointment into Cabinet, Mbidde’s anticipated ministerial elevation did not materialise, a development that has increasingly shaped internal tensions within the party.
Mbidde looked set to fight Mao in 2025 only to change his tone and back Mao all the way to the highly controversial Mbarara delegates conference at which Mao secured another term.
Many observers read into Mbidde's backing as a hint that his time to dine at the high table was set but on Tuesday, President Museveni only had a slot for Mao in his Cabinet. Mbidde's reaction will not have surprised many.
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