The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Katonga Division is approaching a significant crossroads as it gears up for upcoming grassroots and party structure elections set for the weekend. The party, already grappling with internal strains, now faces heightened risks of further fragmentation, sparking concerns about its future.
Key Points:
| Issue | Concerns/Comments |
|---|---|
| Elections | Risk of exacerbating existing divisions |
| Party Unity | Fragile unity at risk of disintegration |
| Previous Split | September split resulted in two factions |
FDC Katonga Secretary-General Harold Kaija expresses concerns about potential duplicate leadership arising from the elections, adding to the existing challenges within the party. Political analysts Dr. Gerald Walulya and Yusuf Sserunkuma emphasize the severity of the situation, suggesting that the FDC may have reached a point of irreconcilability.
Dr. Walulya notes, “It’s not about who’s fooling whom or who wants to stay relevant. Both sides are at a point of no return.” Sserunkuma questions the party’s future, given the conflicting power dynamics between the legal authority and influential members on opposing sides.
