Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC Katonga faction has given the Electoral Commission (EC) one week to issue the registration forms to the promoters of the People’s Front for Freedom PFF, the new political party that they intend to start. Speaking to journalists at their …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga faction of FDC has applied to the Electoral Commission-EC seeking to reserve a name People’s Front for Freedom-PFF. The move marks the beginning of another splinter group from the Forum For Democratic Change (FDC). The FDC was the largest opposition political party in …
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Tensions as Katonga faction plans to dissolve party NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | News that the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) could be dissolved has caught many by surprise. A Delegates Conference organised by the Katonga faction slated for August 19 could seal the fate of what was once …
Read More »TERRORISM: 36 FDC members sent to Luzira
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of 36 members from the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of terrorism. The group, comprising 34 men and 2 women, appeared before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Elias …
Read More »FDC Katonga faction unveils new heads in Gulu city
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) unveiled its faction leaders in Gulu City amidst a growing leadership row in the once-largest opposition political party. The executive members were unveiled Thursday following the conclusion of the grassroots election held within the 128 cells …
Read More »FDC Katonga: Delegates to decide either to form a new political party or not
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC Katonga faction has concluded its National consultative meetings ahead of the delegates’ conference which will decide on the formation of the new political party. In March, the faction led by Kampala Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago embarked on national consultative meetings …
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