{"id":39331,"date":"2022-10-26T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/bobi-wine-invitation-divides-fort-portal-nrm-leaders"},"modified":"2022-10-26T10:40:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T10:40:05","slug":"bobi-wine-invitation-divides-fort-portal-nrm-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/bobi-wine-invitation-divides-fort-portal-nrm-leaders","title":{"rendered":"Bobi Wine invitation divides\u00a0 Fort Portal NRM leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The invitation of the National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, by some NRM councillors to fundraise for medical treatment of their two colleagues has left the ruling party in Fort Portal City divided.<\/p>\n

According to an October 19 letter by Fort Portal Central Division NRM chief whip Kenneth Kaliba, the councillors want Mr Kyagulanyi to stage a charity concert in Fort Portal City to raise Shs256 million for the treatment of councillors Kenneth Mugabe (Kagote Ward) and Bernard Ategeka (Kijanju Ward).<\/p>\n

However, the NRM leadership in the area has since distanced itself from the letter. The Fort Portal City acting NRM chairperson, Mr Isagara Nyakana, clarified that Mr Kaliba invited Bobi Wine as an individual and never acted on behalf of the NRM party.<\/p>\n

\u201cMr Kaliba wrote on his behalf and did not represent any of us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe public is, therefore, notified to treat the letter with the contempt it deserves. It should be noted that all party concerns and grievances are brought to the attention of the NRM party secretariat and not before opposition party presidents,\u201d the disclaimer letter reads.<\/p>\n

Last resort<\/b><\/p>\n

However, Mr Kaliba\u2019s invitation letter observes; \u201cWe have tried all avenues to reach the NRM secretariat seeking help in vain yet the condition of our patients continues to deteriorate.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIf our NRM party has failed to help our colleagues, let someone else help us,\u201d Mr Kaliba said.<\/p>\n

Mr Mugabe has been battling kidney complications since 2013 and needs Shs200 million for a kidney transplant in India where he was referred by Nakasero hospital in Kampala. On the other hand, Mr Ategeka is seeking Shs65 million for a hip replacement at Kumi Orthopaedic Hospital.<\/p>\n

By Saturday, Mr Mugabe was still admitted to Kiruddu hospital in Kampala.<\/p>\n

The councillors\u2019 decision to petition former presidential contender Bobi Wine came after Kabarole District NRM chairperson John Kusemererwa on October 12 wrote to the NRM Secretariat seeking medical assistance for Mr Mugabe.<\/p>\n

Mr Kusemererwa accused the party councillors of harbouring a hidden political agenda in inviting Bobi Wine.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy can\u2019t they invite Bebe Cool or [Jose] Chameleon? It\u2019s like they have their hidden agenda. Why Bobi Wine, if it was to be done in good faith? I wrote to NRM on October 12 and I was waiting for the answer. The money needed is not small,\u201d he said when contacted on Friday.<\/p>\n

Museveni letter<\/b><\/p>\n

Also in July, the Fort Portal Central Division mayor, Mr Richard Muhumuza wrote to President Museveni, seeking financial assistance. But this publication could not verify if the ailing councillors met the President.<\/p>\n

The NUP deputy spokesperson, Mr Alex Waisswa Mufumbiro, when contacted on Saturday, said they would verify information in the letter addressed to Mr Kyagulanyi and give a response.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Uganda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Uganda. The invitation of the National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, by some NRM councillors to fundraise for medical treatment of their two colleagues has left the ruling party in Fort Portal City divided. 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