Gilbert Olanya, the Kilak South Legislator who was nominated as a sole FDC candidate for 2026 Kilak South Parliamentary race noted that the turnout of aspirants signifies that FDC is still alive in the district despite rumors of its declining strength.
“We need to channel our energy into strengthening the party and mobilizing resources—not fighting each other for leadership,” Ayoo said. “Our people are defecting to other parties not because they want to, but because they lack support.”
Olanya accuses Robert Okot Okeny of defecting to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party despite still maintaining his position in the FDC party in the district.
Lakony noted that he equally needed to enjoy the government since all efforts of removing President Yoweri Museveni for the last 39 years has failed by the opposition.
Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the FDC Secretary-General in his remarks to the locals said they feel bad that some party members from the sub-region are leaving at the time they need unity to galvanize support for FDC in the country.
Brian Ogutu, the deputy secretary for mobilization in charge of Northern Uganda says the self-digital membership registration is one of the ways the party is trying to fight the ruling party’s propaganda of parading members alleged to have defected from FDC.
FDC Katonga faction Vice Chairperson, Betty Aol Ocan says with the new team of executives and well-set leadership structure, they are now ready to carry on with mobilization at the grassroots.
Jamal Abudhala Wante, the Interim coordinator for Nandala Mafabi and Patrick Oboi Amuriat (POA) 2026 who is also the Chairperson FDC in Namutumba district explained that Lango had credible people who can lead the party.
FDC's former President Dr. Kizza Besigye said all Ugandans are prisoners who should work together to liberate themselves instead of focusing on the party colors.
The FDC party president Patrick Oboi Amuriat described Angiro as a vocal advocate who held the government accountable, stating that his passing is not only a significant loss for the party but for Uganda as a whole.
Patrick Amuriat Oboi, the FDC party President told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that security personnel raided the FDC office in Opit Town Council before violently arresting Okin.
Kagona says they still expect more aspirants to pick up nominations, which are just three days away. The electoral commission has scheduled May 12 and 13 for the nomination of candidates at Omoro District Council hall.
Dr Besigye was the chief guest during thanksgiving prayers organised by Denis Onekalit Amere, the Kitgum Municipality Member of Parliament-elect over the weekend. Amere defeated State Minister for Environment Beatrice Atim Anywar in the January 14, parliamentary polls.
