The leadership of the new opposition pressure group attempting to depose Museveni is based within the structure.

On Thursday, a group of opposition politicians called the People’s Front for Transition (PFT) launched a new pressure group with the goal of deposing President Museveni before 2026.

The bazzup examines the new opposition pressure group’s leadership and structure.

The Joint Consultative Council is the top structure of the new pressure group, with five representatives from each participating entity.

Dr. Kizza Besigye’s People’s Government, Patrick Oboi Amuriat’s Forum for Democratic Change, John Ken Lukyamuzi’s Conservative Party, Michael Mabikke’s Social Democratic Party, lawyer Peter Walubiri’s Uganda People’s Congress splinter faction, and Samuel Lubega Mukaaku’s Democratic Party splinter bloc are among the participants.

Some of the new pressure group’s top brass.
Former presidential candidate Elton Joseph Mabirizi’s PSP party, Uganda Young Democrats’ Johnson Kizito, JEEMA’s Muhammad Kateregga on behalf of Asuman Basaalirwa, who was away on official duties, and the People’s Progressive Party’s Saddam Gayira are all in observer capacity.

The new pressure group will also have a National Executive Committee, which will serve as the executive management arm, as well as panels or departments that will be in charge of the pressure group’s day-to-day operations and work.

Former Buganda Katikkiro Dan Muliika, former presidential candidate Chapa Karuhanga, Frank Nabwiso, Henry Bazira, and Imam Kasozi are among the members of the opposition pressure group’s eminent persons panel.

Some of the new pressure group’s leaders include Michael Mabikke (L) and Lubega Mukaaku (R).
Hasifa Namboozi and Susan Nampijja (former Lubaga South MP) will be among the members of the youth, women, and special interests department, while Wyclif Bakandonda and Michael Ssenyonjo will be among the members of the policy, research, and security department.

Veteran journalist and former Leader of the Opposition Wafula Oguttu, Kenneth Paul Kakande, and Harold Kaijja will be on the media and public relations panel, while Merab Nalumu, Derrick Namakajjo, and Hamza Ssewankambo will be on the legal, medical, and welfare panel.

Wasswa Birigwa, Vincent Mayanja, and Anna Adeke Ebaju will be on the panel for diplomacy and foreign relations, while Omar Kalinga Enyago and Asia Kamulali will be on the panel for civil society and trade groups.

Margaret Wokuli and Abdul Kyamundu will lead the administration, finance, and resource mobilization panel, while Doreen Nyanjura and Sulaiman Kidandala will lead the mobilization and civil resistance department.

Leadership

Dr.Kizza Besigye, representing the People’s Government, is the new pressure group’s national chairwoman, with Kampala Lord Mayor from the FDC serving as the first national deputy chairperson.

Christine Ekiria, the second national deputy chairperson, Peter Walubiri, the deputy chairperson in charge of Eastern Uganda, Samuel Walter Lubega, the deputy chairperson in charge of Buganda, Virginia Plan Mugyenyi, the deputy chairperson in charge of Western Uganda, and Michael Mabikke, the secretary of the new pressure group deputized by Aggrey Osinde, are the other leaders.

What they had to say

Dr. Kizza Besigye (Kizza Besigye):

We realized that holding an election would not get us far because the entire country is enslaved. Those who believe the election will take them anywhere should be prepared, as we will be using this front. Our first responsibility is to ensure that all marginalized people understand that they must fight for their rights. It is up to us to set ourselves free. In this battle, we must hold each other’s hands. This is open to all. Come and lead this front if you want to, as long as we’re fighting. I will fight regardless of who is in charge. We can’t wait any longer since the issue is severe and the country need a full overhaul. We’ve allowed ourselves three weeks to consult with all parties who haven’t yet been consulted. The next course of action will be announced in three weeks. There will be no talks, only action.

Lukyamuzi, John Ken:

Thank you for appointing Dr. Kizza Besigye as the crusade’s head. He reminds me of Tom Mboya. He has taken up the fight for democracy and the liberation of people from despotism. Who are we spoiling, those who claim we are? In Uganda, we are laying the groundwork for free and competitive politics. Museveni should be aware that the path we’ve taken will put him out of power in the near future.

Elton Joseph Mabirizi: I’m Elton Joseph Mabirizi, and I’m

I pledge to be faithful as I join in efforts aimed towards removing this government from power before 2025.

It will take more than words to depose Museveni. We’ve heard enough, but only action will force him to resign. It isn’t about elections, and we must seize power before the year 2025.

Peter Walubiri: I’m Peter Walubiri, and I’m

I am relieved that the struggle we began in 1986 is now coming to an end on this front. It necessitates complete dedication to the front’s goals and objectives, as well as deeds and sacrifice. Today is the day to put an end to your fear. We must take a stand against this regime. This is the last strike.