{"id":122088,"date":"2026-04-14T10:11:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/dp-nrm-cooperation-faces-uncertain-future-as-agreement-nears-expiry"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:00:13","slug":"dp-nrm-cooperation-faces-uncertain-future-as-agreement-nears-expiry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/dp-nrm-cooperation-faces-uncertain-future-as-agreement-nears-expiry","title":{"rendered":"DP\u2013NRM Cooperation Faces Uncertain Future as Agreement Nears Expiry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span><b>Tensions are rising within the Democratic Party as its cooperation agreement with the ruling National Resistance Movement approaches expiry in May 2026, with senior officials questioning unmet commitments and calling for a review of the pact.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Democratic Party (DP) is at a critical juncture as its cooperation agreement with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) approaches expiration on May 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement, which brought DP President General Norbert Mao into Cabinet and secured a seat for Secretary General Dr. Gerald Siranda at the East African Legislative Assembly, was intended to promote political dialogue, support reforms, and encourage peaceful political engagement.<\/p>\n<p>However, discontent is growing within DP ranks over what members describe as unfulfilled commitments.<\/p>\n<p>DP Vice President Fred Mukasa Mbidde criticized the ruling party for failing to honour most of the agreed objectives. \u201cWe were supposed to have review meetings between us and NRM, but that has never happened. We remain peeping from the window,\u201d Mbidde said.<\/p>\n<p>Party elder Wasswa Lule echoed similar frustrations, citing a lack of transparency and unmet expectations. \u201cYou can\u2019t imagine the agreement was hidden away from party members. They were supposed to employ some of our members, but that didn\u2019t happen,\u201d Lule stated.<\/p>\n<p>With trust between the two parties waning, Mbidde said the moment of truth has arrived, calling for either a reset or a complete rethink of the arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we agree to continue, we should now form a coalition or merger. That would put Mao and Yoweri Museveni on the same level, like in other East African countries,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>As May 12 approaches, the future of the DP\u2013NRM alliance remains uncertain, with possibilities ranging from deeper power-sharing to a complete collapse of the agreement amid rising internal pressure within DP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Uganda<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. Tensions are rising within the Democratic Party as its cooperation agreement with the ruling National Resistance Movement approaches expiry in May 2026, with senior officials questioning unmet commitments and calling for a review of the pact. 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