Robert Kyagulanyi, the president of the National Unity Platform, has rejected assertions made by former Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga, suggesting that he is under siege.
Speaking at the presentation of the national alternative budget priorities for the financial year 2024/2025, Kyagulanyi emphasized his stance, stating that he will not be influenced by what he considers to be trivial matters.
In addition to dismissing the claims of being under siege, Kyagulanyi urged opposition legislators to stand against and reject any form of corruption within administrative offices, emphasizing the importance of serving the interests of all Ugandans.
Asserting that public resources should benefit the entirety of the population rather than a select few, Kyagulanyi declared that the National Unity Platform, as the main opposition political party, will take decisive action against any of its members involved in corrupt practices.
Regarding the issue of the failure to remove opposition commissioner Mathias Mpuuga from the Parliamentary Commission, Kyagulanyi stated that they will not be discouraged by the Speaker’s negative response.
It is worth noting that several members of Parliament, including commissioner Mathias Mpuuga, Muwanga Kivumbi, Medard Lubega Sseggona, and Dr. Abed Bwanika, opted not to attend the event.
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Frank Gashumba Raises Doubts About Bobi Wine’s Political Ambition
Political commentator Frank Gashumba has sparked skepticism regarding Robert Kyagulanyi’s political motivations, suggesting that the musician-turned-politician is leveraging the National Unity Platform (NUP) primarily to advance his personal music career.
Gashumba voiced his concerns on NBS Barometer, cautioning Ugandans against being misled by Kyagulanyi’s purported goal of unseating President Museveni from power.
According to Gashumba, NUP is essentially a creation of the current government, functioning as a platform for Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, to pursue his musical aspirations.
“Since the beginning, Kyagulanyi has been a musician, not a politician,” he asserted.
Further, Gashumba accused Kyagulanyi of portraying himself as virtuous while unfairly depicting other MPs in a negative light.
“Kyagulanyi lacks the credibility to speak on matters of transparency,” he remarked.
Gashumba highlighted a decline in support for NUP in two critical demographics: Buganda and the Catholic community.
Additionally, he emphasized the detrimental effects of corruption allegations surrounding former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga.
Gashumba alleged that NUP receives government funding without proper accountability, citing instances where some party members have purportedly not seen the land title for NUP offices.
Critically, Gashumba criticized Kyagulanyi’s frequent international travels, asserting that the musician-politician seldom travels with key party leaders such as Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, the embattled Parliamentary Commissioner, Mathias Mpuuga, and Medard Lubega Sseggona.
Instead, Gashumba argued that Kyagulanyi often travels with individuals like Nubian li and Eddy Mutwe, insinuating an intentional effort to shield certain party members from scrutiny by the international community.
“It’s erroneous to believe that Kyagulanyi entered politics with the aim of toppling Museveni. Unlike figures like Muwanga Kivumbi, he lacks the political drive to effect change in this country,” Gashumba concluded.
