The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party president, Eng Patrick Oboi Amuriat, has been re-elected.
This occurred on Friday at the Patidar Samaj Sports Grounds in Lugogo, Kampala, during the National Delegates Conference.
The party’s Chief Electoral Commissioner, Boniface Bamwenda, reports that 800 delegates chose Amuriat over the 187 who supported Moses Byamugisha, his sole opponent.
In addition, Geoffrey Ekanya was chosen treasurer general with 626 votes as opposed to Judith Franca Akello’s 355 votes.
Daka Ajuna defeated Ibrahim Kasozi with 623 votes to 354 votes to become the Secretary for Mobilization and Organization.
As Bamwenda was making his announcements, a few of Kasozi’s followers tried to refute the results.
A few supporters engaged in physical altercations during the at least five-minute break in the session as Toterebuka was taken to safety.
Later, when the chief commissioner returned, Daka—who was surrounded by his supporters—took the stage and was proclaimed the election’s victor.
In addition, the delegates chose Richard Muyombya to be the deputy secretary of information and publicity. Mubentyo received 449 votes, while Muyombya received 501.
Paddy Tenywa was elected by 204 voters, whereas Joel Okal was chosen by 569 delegates as Secretary for Trade, Industry, Economy, and Investment.
With 701 votes, Victoria Nambuya defeated Rashid Jumbe to win the post of Secretary for Agriculture, with 321 votes. James Kalifa received 397 votes, while John Mugabi received 567 votes to gain the post of Secretary for Research and Policy.
In the race for Secretary of Culture and Religious Affairs, Robinah Atim defeated Abraham Luwemba with 564 votes to 407, while Gloria Pada won the Deputy Secretary of Administration title with 357 votes against Walid Lubega, who was his closest opponent with 356 votes and 284 votes from James Ape.
Moses Owol received 552 votes to Ben Martin Wanda’s 220 and Joseph Senzoga’s 193 votes, respectively, to win the post of Secretary for Local Government.
Against Patrick Musinguzi’s 281 votes, Susan Otai received 445 votes to become the next FDC Secretary for International and Regional Affairs. With 505 votes, Ziyada Ahumuza was chosen as Secretary for Transportation.
Toterebuka claims that there are 58 openings in the NEC overall, and 79 candidates applied for these posts. Nevertheless, only 41 candidates—and hence 20 seats—were left to run for office when 38 of the candidates received no opposition.
The nominations of the Secretary-General, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Deputy President of Buganda, Yusuf Nsibambi, the Deputy President of Northern Uganda, the Deputy President of Eastern Uganda, Margrate Madanda, and the Secretary for Presidency, Hamis Musoke Walusimbi, all passed without opposition.
Other members of the committee are Wilberforce Kyambadde, who will serve as the deputy treasurer for general budgeting; Moses Attan, who will serve as the deputy treasurer for fundraising; and Jack Sabiiti, who will serve as National Chairman and Centenary Franco Robert’s vice chairman.
Additionally, Bitek serves as Secretary for Legal, Human Rights, and Constitutional Affairs. Deputy Secretary Generals for organization and mobilization are Eunice Namatende for the East, Olive Nassuuna for Buganda, Odesmus Byaruhanga for the West, and Brian Atim Ogutu for the North.
Idi Ouma was the opponent of John Kikonyogo, the deputy spokesman for the party, who was named the winner of the Secretary for Information and Publicity post.
Since the electoral commission had not printed election papers for that position, the election for that position was different when they learned of the error.
In addition, there were 1143 delegates in total, with 447 representing the Eastern area, 235 representing Buganda, 221 representing the Northern region, 172 representing the Western region, 40 members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), and 28 FDC Members of Parliament.
The five-year tenure of the elected NEC will end in October 2028.