The National Unity Platform ( NUP ) has firmly declined to enter into a political coalition with the newly established People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), citing concerns of potential infiltration by members aligned with the ruling regime. This resolute decision underscores the existing tensions within Uganda’s political sphere.
Prior to NUP’s announcement, the PFF had declared its decision not to field a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections.
Despite comprising seasoned opposition figures, the party expressed its intention to collaborate with key opposition entities such as NUP and the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) to nominate a unified candidate to challenge President Yoweri Museveni.
During a local radio broadcast on September 16, 2025, NUP spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi reiterated the party’s self-assurance in its own strengths.
He conveyed NUP’s belief in its independence, asserting that an alliance with what they perceive as a compromised group is unnecessary. Ssenyonyi emphasized, “We are confident in our abilities and do not require interference from these purported agents of change.”
In his critique of PFF’s leadership, Ssenyonyi raised concerns about their ties to past opposition movements like the Reform Agenda and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).
He accused them of collaborating with President Museveni’s administration, labeling them as individuals with a history of espionage aimed at undermining the opposition. Ssenyonyi stated, “The members of PFF are known affiliates of Museveni who are tasked with disrupting the opposition and perpetuating Museveni’s rule.”
Moreover, Ssenyonyi questioned the political efficacy of PFF members, highlighting their inability to remove Museveni from power in previous attempts.
He argued that their repeated failures over the years disqualify them from leading a new anti-regime campaign, stating, “Having been part of the Reform Agenda, FDC, and now PFF without success, they should step aside and allow us to demonstrate how it’s done.”
NUP’s refusal to collaborate presents significant obstacles to PFF’s unity strategy within the opposition landscape.
It underscores the enduring rivalries and internal fractures that characterize Uganda’s opposition dynamics, underscoring the complex and contentious journey towards a unified front against the incumbent government.
Source: newslexpoint.com
