Amuriat: PFF will fall soon
“FDC is still strong and committed. We urge residents to stay focused and not be distracted.”
Masindi: Patrick Oboi Amuriat, President of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has dismissed the newly formed People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) as a short-lived political alliance, predicting its early collapse.
Speaking during a mobilization and sensitization meeting for FDC members at Lado Hotel in Masindi Town over the weekend, Amuriat referenced past defections from FDC, such as the formation of Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) by Mugisha Muntu in 2019, as evidence that breakaway groups from the party tend to fade.
“PFF will fall. Mugisha Muntu left with 25 MPs, but none of them won in the general elections,” Amuriat stated. “Recently, Speaker Among announced that nine MPs had crossed to PFF none of them will return to Parliament.”
Amuriat also addressed ongoing allegations that FDC had received funds from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to compromise the party’s integrity.
“These rumors were spread to destabilize the party. If we were going to sell FDC, we would have done it already,” he said. “Look at the Democratic Party (DP) and Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) they’re now dining with the ‘Junta’.”
Amuriat claimed he had been approached several times by the ruling establishment but had remained firm. “Even recently, they contacted me, but I assure you no one will destabilize our party.”
He emphasized that the party has since stabilized and is gearing up for the 2026 general elections. “Some members defected to PFF, but FDC remains strong and ready to lead this country.”
Amuriat called on party delegates to intensify mobilization efforts and identify capable candidates for all electoral positions. “With or without money, let us mobilize at the village level and build our structures,” he urged.
Hassan Kaps Fungaroo, FDC Deputy President for Northern Uganda, echoed the message of resilience, noting that although the party had faced internal struggles, it remained a credible political force.
“Just like in clans and families, FDC has had challenges. But we’ve reached a point of stability, and I encourage all members to face the future with hope,” he said.
Fungaroo also acknowledged that long liberation movements often face contradictions and delays. “The FDC liberation struggle may take time just like it did in countries such as South Africa and South Sudan.”
Representing FDC Secretary General Hon. Nandala Mafabi, Soroti City West MP Jonathan Ebwalu appealed to the people of Bunyoro to unite and prepare for a change in leadership.
“The NRM’s four decades in power have failed to improve lives here. We have poor healthcare, inadequate school infrastructure, and bad roads a clear evidence of neglect.”
Masindi Municipality MP Hon. Joab Businge announced that FDC had begun revamping its grassroots structures in the area and would soon open a new office within the municipality.
“FDC is still strong and committed. We urge residents to stay focused and not be distracted.”
The FDC National Delegates’ Conference is scheduled for next month, during which the party will elect flag bearers and finalize preparations for a strong campaign in the 2026 general elections.
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