Erias Lukwago Unveiled as FDC Member, Eyes Presidential Flag for 2021 Elections

This defection comes at a time when FDC is crumbling following the exit of its prominent members like Paul Mwiru, Angelina Osegge, Odonga Otto, Herbert Ariko among others

by KP

posted onJuly 28, 2020

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Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has ditched the Democratic Party (DP) to join Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).

Lukwago has today been unveiled as an FDC member at the FDC Headquarters in Najjanankumbi during the weekly press briefing.

This defection comes at a time when FDC is crumbling following the exit of its prominent members like Paul Mwiru, Angelina Osegge, Odonga Otto, Herbert Ariko among others.

FDC members holding Lukwago's portraits at Najjanankumbi before he is unveiled

According to sources, Lukwago has been tipped to contest as FDC Presidential flagbearer for 2021 elections after efforts to persuade Kizza Besigye to contest for the 5th time failed.

Party President Patrick Amuriat is also expected contest as presidential flag bearer.

The FDC Party is today expected to launch its 2021 Electoral Roadmap.

This is a developing story...