KAMPALA — Democratic Party (DP) stalwart Mukasa Mbidde has said that party president Norbert Mao has made a significant contribution to the growth of the party but believes his time at the helm is coming to an end.
Speaking about the future of the party, Mbidde credited Mao for expanding DP’s national presence while also expressing dissatisfaction with aspects of his leadership.
“Mao has done his part. I give him 60% credit for making DP a national party,” Mbidde said.
The former East African Legislative Assembly member noted that despite acknowledging Mao’s achievements, he still has concerns about the management and direction of the party.
“I have a lot of issues with Mao concerning the party. He is not returning as the president of the party,” Mbidde stated.
His remarks come amid growing debate within the Democratic Party over its future leadership and strategy ahead of upcoming political activities. The comments are likely to fuel further discussion among party members regarding succession and the next phase of the party’s development.
Political analysts say Mbidde’s statements reflect ongoing internal conversations within DP as members assess the party’s performance and leadership structure.
While acknowledging Mao’s role in broadening the party’s reach across the country, his remarks suggest that some leaders believe a transition may be necessary to position the party for future challenges.
The Democratic Party remains one of Uganda’s oldest political parties, and any leadership changes are expected to attract significant attention from both party supporters and the wider political community.
