KAMPALA – In a significant public fallout, Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has announced the end of his close friendship with Democratic Front (DF) leader Mathias Mpuuga, stating that Bobi Wine and the National Unity Platform (NUP) were “very right” to part ways with him.
The dramatic split, announced to journalists on September 25, stems from a broken political promise. Nsereko revealed that when he first associated with Mpuuga, he explicitly asked if the former Leader of the Opposition had presidential ambitions. According to Nsereko, Mpuuga denied any such plans and pledged to support Nsereko’s own presidential bid.
“I told him I was running, and he said we would support me,” Nsereko explained.
However, Nsereko claimed that Mpuuga recently reversed his position, declaring that the Democratic Front would not field or support any candidate in the upcoming presidential race. This sudden shift, Nsereko said, demonstrated a lack of honesty.
“The man has no truth in him. Hon. Mpuuga is not an honest man, and I am done with him,” Nsereko stated, adding that Mpuuga would be “lucky” to receive a phone call from him again.
The public denunciation validates the earlier decision by NUP to sever ties with Mpuuga following allegations of misconduct. Nsereko’s alignment with Bobi Wine on this issue is seen as a move to strengthen his standing within the wider opposition sphere.
Political observers suggest the rift could significantly weaken the Democratic Front, exposing internal divisions and raising questions about trust and commitment among opposition leaders. Nsereko’s comments highlight the fragile nature of political alliances in Uganda, especially as election pressures mount.
The fallout signals ongoing turbulence within Uganda’s opposition as it navigates strategy and loyalties ahead of the next electoral contest.
