The opposition Uganda peoples’ congress, UPC is finalizing talks with the ruling NRM government to form an alliance.
Addressing the media this afternoon, Jimmy Akena the party president said they have formed a committee to hold the talks with NRM.
“I can confirm that we are in talks whereby the core UPC minimum agenda that addresses key issues like health, education and agriculture will guide all engagements over the next 5 years. As UPC we firmly believe in the need for a peaceful transition cannot exclude Museveni, and therefore any meaningful transition cannot exclude him and NRM from this transition,” says Akena.
He added; “UPC from its founding as political party, sought the preservation of National Unity and Integration which remains a key guiding principle. As the UPC president, I am committed to abide by the National council decision to build the party from the grassroots in preparation for the 2021 elections. I am similarly urging all UPC members to actively support and campaign for UPC candidates contesting for elective positions from LC1 to parliament in the 2016 elections.”
