Nathan Nandala Mafabi, a top leader in Uganda’s opposition party, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has spoken out against those who left the party to start their own political movements. Mafabi, who is now aiming for the presidency, says leaving the FDC was a big mistake — one that former members may soon regret.
Over the past few years, several former FDC leaders decided to break away and form new political parties like the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) and the People’s Front for Transition (PFF). But Mafabi believes this decision only weakened the fight for change in Uganda.
According to him, the FDC was built with hard work, unity, and a strong vision. He says those who left did not have enough patience to work through the party’s challenges.
> “Our colleagues gave up too early,” Mafabi said. “They should have stayed and worked through the issues with us instead of walking away.”
He added that splitting the opposition has done more harm than good. Rather than making the opposition stronger, the creation of new parties has divided supporters and confused voters.
> “When we divide, we weaken our own struggle,” he warned. “Those who left are now beginning to see that creating new parties didn’t bring the results they hoped for.”
Now, Mafabi is focused on rebuilding and preparing the FDC for the next elections. He believes the party still has the support of the people and can bring real change to Uganda. Despite everything, he extended a message of reconciliation to those who left:
> “You made a mistake, but it’s not too late to return.”
His remarks come at a time when many Ugandans are concerned about the lack of unity among opposition groups. Mafabi’s message is a strong reminder that without working together, the dream for a better Uganda will remain out of reach.
