By AGGREY BULUBA
In Ugandan politics, when a key opposition figure meets the president, speculation is inevitable.
Jonam County MP Emmanuel Ongiertho recently held a closed-door meeting with President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe, fueling rumors that he may be on the verge of leaving the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
While details of the meeting remain unclear, sources suggest that Ongiertho is seriously considering defecting, following in the footsteps of his colleague Anthony Akol, who recently joined the NRM. This development has raised concerns within the FDC, which has seen a steady stream of its MPs crossing over to the ruling party.
FDC’s parliamentary whip, Yusuf Nsibambi, has openly blamed the defections on the NRM’s financial influence, arguing that opposition MPs are being enticed with lucrative offers.
“The money is just too much for them to say no to,” Nsibambi lamented. “Here I am, trying my best, but I can barely afford to fuel my car to meet with MPs, while the NRM is luring them with huge amounts, mostly in dollars.”
As more opposition lawmakers shift alliances, Ongiertho’s next move has become a focal point in Ugandan politics. Will he remain with the FDC, or will he follow others in joining the NRM? With speculation growing, the country is watching closely to see how this political drama unfolds.
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