I am slow but systematic, Muntu tells critics

 

 

JINJA - The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu, has lashed out at critics of his style of administration, saying he is systematic in his work.

 

He said it does not matter what tactics one uses as long as they lead to the ultimate goal of good governance and transformation of the country.

 

“Those asking me to talk should give me time. This is my way of doing things. I may be slow, but I am systematic and by God’s grace, we shall take the leadership of this country,” he said.

 

Muntu was speaking at Kagoma county headquarters in Jinja, where the district FDC leadership were celebrating 10 years of the party’s existence.

 

His remarks were triggered by what he termed as “criticism from some members”, who claim that since he assumed leadership of the party two years ago, he has not been vocal.

 

The critics argue that Muntu’s approach could affect the leading opposition political party’s chances of winning the 2016 presidential elections and consequently lead to its collapse.

 

However, Muntu explained that they have been building the party’s foundation and structures to enable it withstand the strong waves it may encounter as they execute their duties.

 

He announced the commencement of a countrywide grassroots mobilisation campaign geared towards re-awakening party support ahead of the 2016 general elections.

 

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Nandala Mafabi dismissed reports that he had resigned his post as FDC treasurer

 

The exercise that will see party leaders traverse the entire country, is also aimed at re-assuring those who had lost hope in the party’s capability, as well as recruitment of more members.

The six-month exercise will officially kick off in Soroti district on November 14, Muntu said. He added that the party also hopes to draw a plan of action.

 

“By mid next year, the country will have known the right path to take,” he said.

 

Muntu said he wants to build FDC into a strong party, not only focused on capturing state power, but also causing political transformation and getting people out of suffering.

 

He, however, challenged opposition leaders to be exemplary if they are to change the country’s political culture. “You can not give to others what you do not have,” he said.

 

Budadiri West MP Nandala Mafabi dismissed reports that he had resigned his post as treasurer with intent to leave FDC.

 

“I left office because my term had ended on February 19, 2013, but I am still part of FDC. I cannot leave a party I have worked for and invested in heavily,” said Mafabi, who arrived after Muntu and other colleagues had left the function.

 

FDC vice-president for eastern region Salaamu Musumba noted that although the party had registered remarkable achievements in a short period, there was need to “rebrand and reposition ourselves”.

 

“If we use the old approach, we shall get the same results,” Musumba, who is also the Kamuli district LC5 chairperson said.