By Jamirah Khassim
The Democratic Front (DF) leader Mathias Mpuuga has launched a renewed political drive aimed at forging a new national consensus to address Uganda’s deepening socio-political and economic crises.
Speaking at a press briefing, Mpuuga urged Ugandans to unite under a reimagined national vision one he says is rooted in fairness, inclusivity, and accountability.
He said Uganda is at a crossroads and must confront its past failures, respond to current challenges such as poverty and impunity, and chart a collective path forward.
“The nation is late in rethinking itself. Many Ugandans are crying under the weight of economic hardship and governance failures. We cannot continue on a foundation that was fraudulently vacated,” Mpuuga said.
Mpuuga’s call comes amid growing public discontent over economic inequality, political repression, and what critics say is a lack of genuine electoral reform.
He stressed that the aspirations of Uganda’s post-independence generation prosperity, democracy, and justice remain largely unfulfilled.
Central to his message is the proposal for a new national consensus: a renegotiated political and social foundation that includes all Ugandans regardless of political affiliation.
He confirmed that position papers outlining this vision have already been circulated, including to some members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), to spark national dialogue.
“This is not just about politics. It is about the soul of the nation and the dignity of our people,” he said.
Mpuuga acknowledged the compromised nature of the upcoming 2026 general elections but said Ugandans must not be discouraged.
He called on the public to join him under his newly launched Democratic Front a platform he described as citizen-centered and committed to restoring hope and equity.
While referencing Uganda’s “rich but complex history,” Mpuuga reframed the narrative of national failure.
“It is not a history of failure but of courageous and successful people,” he said.
He added that the future must be shaped by the same spirit of resistance and optimism that drove the independence movement.
Mpuuga rallied call for what he termed “disciples of the message of a new Uganda” to mobilize across communities and institutions to reclaim the country’s destiny.