Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister and also DP president general, Norbert Mao,has said that the issue of transition was explained clearly during the agreement that his party made with the ruling NRM party.
Mao revealed that his party top officials were briefed on the cooperation deal that was reached with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.
Addressing the media in Kampala yesterday, Mao said he informed DP’s Management Committee because it is a constitutional body which does work on behalf of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC
“Top leaders were informed about this agreement.Uganda is in transition and it is not coming but has started. We(DP) have only done what a catalyst does. This is what DP has done and it is known as the shock doctrine. As to whether I will ever become a president that one I don’t know and I don’t care,” Mao said
He insisted that his role in government is to oversee it and ensure it is realized, no matter the time.
“Uganda is at a turning point .In Uganda because of our history, we have never seen peaceful transfer of power but according to this agreement, the Democratic Party has an opportunity to participate in government on the issues of peaceful presidential transition. It is in the agreement,” Mao said.
He said that part of his being in government is to spearhead a national dialogue that he said is different from IPOD.
“I am proud of the committee because nothing leaked for one full year and it is a surprise. DP leaders can actually manage government,” he said.
Last week’s agreement and subsequent appointment to cabinet for Mao has left many with tongues wagging.
Many said the agreement had seen Mao “sell” the soul of the oldest party to the ruling NRM party.
