NEWS- Mitooma district Forum for Democratic Change FDC supporters have elected new party leaders whom they think can be better transformers of people’s attitude towards the party and act as their voice wherever they are.
The election of new party leaders at both the district and constituency level comes a few days to the delegates conference that is set to be held on 15th March 2024 at a yet to be announced venue.
Mitooma district FDC party has for long been suffering losses in the elections and their ideas neglected but now they believe with the new wise, youthful, energetic and courageous leaders, they will attain success.
The elections were held at Peak Hotel in Mitooma town Mitooma district on Thursday 29th February 2024 and were presided over by Caleb Kamusiime from Rukungiri on behalf of the party electoral commission.
The election could not leave tables unturned as Tumusiime Adonia beat off competition to become the new party chairman replacing Ntanda Moses.
Shortly after attaining the seat, he challenged fellow leaders to be determined and make sure they spread the gospel of FDC in every part of the district and look at people’s problems, bring them on board so that they can also look for possible solutions.
Others elected are Ms Audrey Akampa (Madam Engineer) as the secretary for Women Affairs (chairperson Women League). Ms Audrey Akampa who is now called the Commander vowed to work hard and asked all leaders to become one voice if they want to achieve their goals.
Others are; Secretary for Youths Mr Atwebembeire Charles Mugasha and Secretary for Mobilization Mr Ntanda Moses, the former party chairman.
For each of the three constituencies, Ruhinda, Ruhinda North and Ruhinda South, there were committees elected that will help in running party activities and rallying for ground support as they head for 2026 elections.
For Ruhinda South: Chairperson is Mr Namureeba Haruna, Ruhinda North: Mr Twinomucunguzi Deus and Ruhinda: Mr Kashaki Hannington.
These leaders say they want the views of people to be heard and considered under a slogan “ONE PEOPLE ONE UGANDA”.