The National Unity Platform has elected a new parliamentary caucus leadership and reaffirmed its commitment to defending electoral victories, strengthening internal coordination, and enhancing the effectiveness of its Members of Parliament.
The announcement was made during a parliamentary caucus retreat attended by party legislators and senior leadership, where discussions centred on strategy, organisational cohesion, and preparations for upcoming political engagements.
Speaking at the retreat, the party's Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya said the opposition party remains committed to building a disciplined and effective parliamentary team capable of advancing the interests of Ugandans.
"As a party, we believe that we should constantly train our people, share ideas, exchange ideas, and see how we can continue to serve the people of Uganda better," Rubongoya said.
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The retreat was designed to equip Members of Parliament with skills to strengthen legislative oversight, improve representation, and advance the party's democratic agenda.
During the meeting, members elected a new parliamentary caucus executive led by Betty Nambooze Bakireke, with party leaders expressing confidence that the new leadership will strengthen coordination within the caucus and improve parliamentary effectiveness.
Rubongoya also revealed that the party had resolved to intensify efforts in the forthcoming Kalangala parliamentary contest, which it claims it previously won.
"We agreed as leaders and as a party to go to Kalangala and reclaim that victory and bring it back home," he said.
He further addressed ongoing election petitions involving several party legislators, accusing the government of using court processes to undermine opposition representation following disputed electoral outcomes.
Rubongoya maintained that the party would continue to defend its elected representatives while pursuing what it describes as stolen mandates through legal channels.
Political observers say the retreat comes at a critical time as opposition parties seek to consolidate their structures ahead of future electoral cycles. The election of a new caucus leadership is expected to strengthen coordination among NUP legislators and sharpen parliamentary strategy.
Despite ongoing legal and political challenges affecting some of its members, the party says it remains focused on broader goals of democratic reform, accountability, and political transition in Uganda.
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