In a bold political move that has sparked intense buzz, opposition leader Bobi Wine publicly appealed to former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga to leave the ruling NRM and join the National Unity Platform (NUP). Addressing supporters during the opening of NUP’s new offices in Busoga, Wine emphasized that Kadaga’s experience and leadership deserve more recognition and respect, qualities he believes NUP can best honor.
Kadaga, a formidable political figure and long-serving legislator, recently engaged in a heated exchange with President Museveni, signaling mounting tensions within NRM. Bobi Wine seized the moment: he offered her a top leadership role within NUP, access to international networks, and a meaningful platform to advance change. Sources close to NUP hinted that this isn’t just symbolic. Kadaga could hold significant sway, amplifying NUP’s influence, especially in Busoga, her stronghold.
This invitation is strategic and ambitious. It could reshape Uganda’s political chessboard as elections approach. NUP stands out not just as an opposition, but as a serious alternative for leadership and national renewal.
But beyond tactics, it’s also a moment charged with pan-African energy. It speaks to a belief that leaders with integrity, regardless of history, should have a platform to serve their people. In offering Kadaga a seat at the table, Bobi Wine is sending a broader message: that Africa’s struggle for dignity and democracy is stronger when we unite across divides, and when respect transcends party lines.
