Politics
Political party leaders agree to build dialogue into national policy
The meeting, held on Friday, November 13th at Kirema Heritage Farm in Nakaseke, brought together representatives from political parties under the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD), the National Consultative Forum (NCF) for Political Parties and Organisations, the CDA team, and other stakeholders.
The consultative meeting was hosted by General (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho (Salim Saleh), the Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation.
By: Nelson Mandela Muhoozi, Journalist @New Vision
NAKASEKE - Political stakeholders have agreed to merge the Consociational Democracy Agreement (CDA) initiative into the existing Uganda National Dialogue (UND) Framework.
This follows a consultative meeting hosted by General (Rtd) Caleb Akandwanaho (Salim Saleh), the Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation.
The decorated star General is also Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence.
The meeting, held on Friday, November 13th at Kirema Heritage Farm in Nakaseke, brought together representatives from political parties under the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD), the National Consultative Forum (NCF) for Political Parties and Organisations, the CDA team, and other stakeholders.
Discussions focused on addressing Uganda’s political and governance challenges while exploring pathways toward national consensus.
The meeting, held on Friday, November 13th at Kirema Heritage Farm in Nakaseke, brought together representatives from political parties under the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD), the National Consultative Forum (NCF) for Political Parties and Organisations, the CDA team, and other stakeholders.
Discussions focused on addressing Uganda’s political and governance challenges while exploring pathways toward national consensus.
In a joint press statement issued immediately after the talks, participants noted that the decision to integrate the CDA into the UND Framework acknowledges previous dialogue efforts and emerging national challenges.
The Uganda National Dialogue Framework was established by the President on December 18, 2018, and is chaired by Prime Minister Emeritus Dr Ruhakana Rugunda.
According to the statement, consolidating these initiatives will establish a broader, more inclusive, and structured national platform aimed at driving political reconciliation, socioeconomic transformation, and national cohesion.
The communiqué was jointly signed by Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, Chairman of the National Consultative Forum (NCF); Gerald Blacks Siranda, Chairman of the IPOD Council; and Prof. Ogenga Otunnu, Team Leader of the Consociational Democracy Agreement (CDA).
The Uganda National Dialogue Framework was established by the President on December 18, 2018, and is chaired by Prime Minister Emeritus Dr Ruhakana Rugunda.
According to the statement, consolidating these initiatives will establish a broader, more inclusive, and structured national platform aimed at driving political reconciliation, socioeconomic transformation, and national cohesion.
The communiqué was jointly signed by Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, Chairman of the National Consultative Forum (NCF); Gerald Blacks Siranda, Chairman of the IPOD Council; and Prof. Ogenga Otunnu, Team Leader of the Consociational Democracy Agreement (CDA).