Erias Lukwago crosses to FDC

Jul 28, 2020

"I have not joined FDC for anything material. I have not come here for political scheming or for a meal card"

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has crossed to the Forum of Democratic Change (FDC) party.

Lukwago who has been a member of the Democratic Party was handed an FDC membership card by party president Patrick Oboi Amuriat during a Tuesday morning event at the party's headquarters in Najjanankumbi.

Lukwago flanked by his wife Zawedde Lubwama Lukwago and Kiiza Besigye. Photo by Nicholas Oneal
FDC president Patrick Amuriat hands over a party card to Lukwago. Photo by Nicholas Oneal

Lukwago displayed to the crowd a DP life membership card which he said was given to him by former party president Paul Kawanga Semwogerere in 2004.

Lukwago said he's decided to keep the life membership card in his archives as a memoir.

MP Mubarak Munyagwa joins FDC supporters during the event. Photo by Nicholas Oneal

"I have always loved FDC, flashed V-signs, shouted its slogans, and now this is the time I have opened a new chapter in my political career," said Lukwago.

"I have not joined FDC for anything material. I have not come here for political scheming or for a meal card," he added.

FDC president Patrick Amuriat gestures towards supporters during the event. Photo by Nicholas Oneal

Speaking at the event, former party president Kiiza Besigye reiterated his desire to continue his political fight.

"Some people relate me to President Museveni, but I will fight until the job is done. Fighting doesn't mean occupying an office but my eyes are focused on freedom, equality that we can share the wealth of Uganda equally," Besigye said.

Party members gathered for the unveiling of FDC's electoral platform for the 2021 general elections chaired Besigye.

The Police deployed heavily at the venue and clashed with FDC supporters, firing teargas to disperse some of them.

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