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DP Leadership Race Heats Up as Long-Lost 2001 Presidential Candidate Francis Bwengye Resurrects Bid to Weed Mao Out

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DP Leadership Race Heats Up as Long-Lost 2001 Presidential Candidate Francis Bwengye Resurrects Bid to Weed Mao Out
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By Aggrey Baba

Francis Bwengye, a veteran politician with a deep-rooted history in Uganda’s political landscape, is once again making his bid for the presidency of the Democratic Party (DP).

As the party prepares for its national delegates’ conference in June, Bwengye’s return to the race signals a fresh wave of ambition. [When the old man points to the moon, the fool looks at the finger], the proverb goes, and Bwengye’s experience at leadership could be the steady force DP needs to navigate its internal struggles and external challenges.

Bwengye is no stranger in Uganda’s political arena. Having run for president in 2001 under the DP banner, Bwengye has been a dedicated advocate for Uganda’s democratic values, even if his presidential run didn’t result in victory. His leadership over the years has seen both triumphs and challenges, including navigating the stormy internal divisions within DP that have at times undermined the party’s unity.

As the party approaches its crucial leadership conference, those internal fights and misunderstandings have resurfaced, with competing factions scrambling for influence. Bwengye’s candidacy stands as an attempt to restore unity and refocus the party’s efforts on reclaiming its former influence.

Despite his wealth of experience, Bwengye faces significant competition. Justice Minister Norbert Mao, the incumbent who has held the reins of DP in recent years, is also gunning for the presidency.

Mao’s tenure has been marked by his efforts to balance government responsibilities and his commitment to the party, but his leadership has not been without controversy. Tensions between Mao’s regime affiliations and his position within DP have caused divisions among party members, leading to disagreements on the direction the party should take.

Then there’s Edith Byanyima, the daughter of the late Boniface Byanyima, and sister to Ugandans’ darling, Winnie Byanyima, who has recently renewed her membership card with DP. Edith’s entry into the race is seen by many as an attempt to carry on her father’s legacy within the party, but it has also sparked tension.

Her candidacy highlights the ongoing generational divide within DP, with older members wary of the younger leadership and new ideas. With these divides come misunderstandings, as some party members feel their influence is being undermined by both the younger and older factions vying for control.

With such deep internal divisions and competing visions for the future, the June conference will be a test of DP’s unity and resilience.

The party’s leadership race is shaping up to be a battle not just for power, but for the soul of the party itself. [A house divided against itself cannot stand], and DP will need a leader who can unite its warring factions and restore the party’s strength in the face of these internal struggles.

Whoever emerges victorious from this contest will have to heal the wounds within the party and lead it through an increasingly complex political landscape. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).

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