The Democratic Party in Uganda celebrated its 72nd anniversary over the weekend with supporters and leaders gathering in Buikwe District. However, some leaders in Fort Portal and Kabarole, including the party's Chairperson for the region, Haruna Kibirang, did not attend the event. They expressed concerns about the party's progress and growth, citing weak leadership and poor management as major issues.
According to Haruna Kibirang, the Democratic Party has remained Uganda's oldest party since its founding in 1954, but its growth has been slowed down by weak leadership under President Norbert Mao. Kibirang pointed out that democratic parties in other countries have grown due to unity and togetherness, which he believes the DP in Uganda is still struggling with.
The leaders who did not attend the celebration emphasized that while the party has a long history to be proud of, it is essential to honestly assess what has been achieved in those 72 years. They highlighted the cooperation agreement with the ruling party, NRM, and poor management as some of the issues that have affected the party's growth and need to be addressed.
The Democratic Party's 72nd anniversary celebration was marked with supporters and leaders dressed in the party's green and white colors. Despite the party's long history, some leaders feel that it has not made significant progress in recent years. The party's Chairperson for Fort Portal and Kabarole expressed concerns about the party's future if these issues are not addressed.
Founded in 1954, the Democratic Party remains one of Uganda's oldest political parties. The party's growth and progress have been a concern for some leaders, who feel that the party's leadership and management have not been effective in recent years.
The cooperation agreement with the ruling party, NRM, has been a point of contention for some leaders, who believe it has affected the party's growth and independence. The leaders who did not attend the celebration emphasized the need for the party to regain its strength and unity if it is to remain a significant player in Ugandan politics.
The Democratic Party's 72nd anniversary celebration serves as a reminder of the party's long history and its role in Ugandan politics. However, it also highlights the challenges the party faces in terms of leadership, management, and growth. The party's future will depend on its ability to address these issues and regain its strength and unity.
Key points
- The Democratic Party in Uganda celebrated its 72nd anniversary with some leaders questioning the party's progress and growth.
- Weak leadership and poor management have been cited as major issues affecting the party's growth.
- The party's cooperation agreement with the ruling party, NRM, has been a point of contention for some leaders.
