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Kasese, Uganda – As the 2026 general elections approach, tension is brewing in Busongora North, where a deepening rift between opposition parties FDC and NUP could fracture their chances of reclaiming the parliamentary seat from the ruling NRM.

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has firmly stated it will field its own candidate, dismissing calls for a joint opposition front. FDC’s Kasese District Chairperson was unapologetic: “We have the strongest grassroots base—we don’t need NUP to win!” The decision effectively shuts the door on a unified opposition strategy, potentially paving the way for NRM to maintain its hold on the constituency.

Meanwhile, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is seizing the moment. Confident in the opposition’s internal disarray, party strategists are mobilizing across the region. “Busongora North is ours to lose. The opposition is too divided,” said one senior official, citing the NRM’s ongoing efforts to reclaim traditional FDC strongholds in the Rwenzori sub-region.

The parliamentary seat has historically been a barometer for opposition strength in the west. FDC won it in 2011 and 2016, riding a wave of regional support during heightened anti-government sentiment. But by 2021, amid FDC’s internal crises and a shifting political landscape, NRM reclaimed the constituency.

Now, with 2026 looming, analysts predict a tight race—if the opposition can unite. But if the current divisions persist, NRM remains the frontrunner.

“Politics isn’t about ego—it’s about numbers. Divided, we lose. United, we stand a chance.” – Local activist

The Busongora North contest could become a litmus test for opposition unity nationwide. Failure to consolidate around a single candidate may mirror the events of Kayunga in 2021, where opposition infighting handed NRM an easy win.

For the ruling party, retaining Busongora North is key to consolidating dominance across Kasese District and the wider western region, where development projects, RDC-led campaigns, and subtle patronage networks are being quietly deployed to woo voters.

Behind closed doors, talks of an opposition coalition remain unlikely, with both FDC and NUP expected to hold separate primaries, further deepening the divide. As the opposition fights within itself, NRM is quietly building momentum, capitalizing on frustration among voters weary of the infighting.

As Uganda inches closer to election season, Busongora North is emerging as a strategic battleground. With high stakes, emotional grassroots engagement, and national attention, how this race unfolds could set the tone for opposition performance across western Uganda.

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