Local musician Mukiibi Sadat, popularly known as Kalifa Aganaga, was unveiled by the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party as its official candidate for the Kawempe North by-election.
Speaking at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi, FDC president Patrick Amuriat intimated that they initially had doubts about fielding a flagbearer in the forthcoming Kawempe North MP by-election. but said the party ultimately settled on Aganaga.
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“We have spoken to our brother Aganaga, and we have learned that beneath those deadlocks, there is a competent leader, a great human,” Amuriat added.
Amuriat lightheartedly added that he once considered growing dreadlocks in his youth, drawing laughter from the audience.
“Dear fellow musicians and artistes, laws are made in Parliament, and for us to push for the copyright law, we must have a number of musicians in Parliament,” Mr. Mukiibi Sadat began. “Therefore, I call upon all musicians and artistes to support and rally behind me. I promise you to front the copyright law.”
Mr. Amuriat said Mr. Mukiibi will win the seat for the party.
“To those who think that Kawempe North belongs to a particular political party, I would like to inform you that the constituency is an open arena. Therefore, we bring Sadat young and energetic to win Kawempe North back to FDC,” Mr. Amuriat combatively said.
The development comes hours after NUP said at least 10 people had expressed interest in contesting for the seat.
NUP is expected to subject its aspirants to a debate on February 7 before announcing their flagbearer on February 11.
The 10 politicians who have expressed interest in being NUP flagbearers in the by-election are: Umar Magala, Muhammad Lusswa Luwemba, Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, Mathias Mulumba, Moses Nsereko, Salim Sserunkuuma, and Fredrick Katika.
Others are Charles Rubagumya, Kenneth Sekungu, and Saul Kulya Zziwa.
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is fronting Ms. Faridah Nambi for the constituency, which has for a long time been an opposition stronghold. Other aspirants for the parliamentary position include the People’s Progressive Party’s choice, Ismail Musiitwa, independent leaning Hanifah Karadi, and Muhamood Mutazindwa, while the Democratic Party (DP) is yet to declare its flagbearer.
Bad Character Records CEO Aganaga was previously denied a National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket for Rubaga South in 2021 in favor of current MP Aloysius Mukasa and has been outspoken about his willingness to engage in politics with anyone willing to support him.
The FDC also confirmed Sharif Ssebunya as its candidate for the vacant Kazo-Angola Ward councillor seat.
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