Democratic Party president Norbert Mao has responded firmly to growing criticism from within his party, dismissing claims that he has failed to deliver meaningful results during his tenure. Speaking to supporters and party members, Mao characterised the discontent as misguided, stating that those calling for his resignation fail to understand the complex political landscape in which the DP operates. He strongly denied allegations that the party had been compromised by the ruling NRM government, challenging his detractors to present concrete evidence to support their claims.  

MPs sitting on the budget committee are disagreeing with the 127 bn needed for reallocation of the Ministry of Lands and Prisons Service to create space for parliament.

DAY 5 of the expression of interest and nomination for the party structures at the village level and LC1 Chairperson flag bearers is ongoing across the country.

MPS from West Nile have threatened to mobilise locals for a peaceful demonstration on Thursday, May 1st, against the government's unfulfilled promises to tarmac the Nebbi-Goli-Zombo-Vurra road, whose works have stalled for years despite the great support they have voted for the NRM in the past decades.