The Forum for Democratic Change, FDC, has launched a strategic effort aimed at rebuilding the party’s political strength following years of declining support, internal divisions, and reduced parliamentary representation.

Addressing party leaders, FDC President Patrick Oboi Amuriat said the meeting is focused on restoring unity, reviving grassroots structures, and repositioning the party for future political engagement.

Senior leaders and members of the Forum for Democratic Change have gathered for a special retreat aimed at redefining the party’s future amid growing political challenges and declining national influence.

Once regarded as Uganda’s strongest opposition party, the FDC has in recent years faced internal disagreements, weakening grassroots structures, and a significant reduction in elected leaders across the country.

Party officials say the retreat is intended to restore cohesion within the party, strengthen mobilization efforts, and develop new strategies ahead of the next political cycle.

Speaking during the meeting, FDC President Patrick Oboi Amuriat acknowledged that the party has lost support over the years, with some members becoming inactive while others shifted allegiance to rival political parties.

Amuriat specifically pointed to the rise of the National Unity Platform, saying the party attracted several FDC supporters, leaders, and financiers, creating gaps within the FDC's organizational structures.

Despite the setbacks, he urged members to remain committed to the party’s ideals and resist abandoning the struggle due to political pressure or internal disagreements.

The FDC leader also encouraged the party’s remaining members of Parliament to remain resilient and continue advancing the party’s agenda as preparations begin for the 2031 general elections.

The Forum for Democratic Change experienced a sharp decline in parliamentary representation during the January 2026 general elections, with its seats reportedly reducing from about thirty members of Parliament to only nine representatives in the 12th Parliament.

It should be remembered that the party’s decline was further intensified by the emergence of the People’s Front for Freedom, PFF, which attracted several influential FDC leaders, including former Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, leaving the once-dominant opposition party struggling to maintain its political footing and national influence.

The Forum for Democratic Change, FDC, has launched a strategic effort aimed at rebuilding the party’s political strength following years of declining support, internal divisions, and reduced parliamentary representation.

Addressing party leaders, FDC President Patrick Oboi Amuriat said the meeting is focused on restoring unity, reviving grassroots structures, and repositioning the party for future political engagement.

Senior leaders and members of the Forum for Democratic Change have gathered for a special retreat aimed at redefining the party’s future amid growing political challenges and declining national influence.

Once regarded as Uganda’s strongest opposition party, FDC has in recent years faced internal disagreements, weakening grassroots structures, and a significant reduction in elected leaders across the country.

Party officials say the retreat is intended to restore cohesion within the party, strengthen mobilization efforts, and develop new strategies ahead of the next political cycle.

Speaking during the meeting, FDC President Patrick Oboi Amuriat acknowledged that the party has lost support over the years, with some members becoming inactive while others shifted allegiance to rival political parties.

Amuriat specifically pointed to the rise of the National Unity Platform, saying the party attracted several FDC supporters, leaders, and financiers, creating gaps within the FDC's organizational structures.

Despite the setbacks, he urged members to remain committed to the party’s ideals and resist abandoning the struggle due to political pressure or internal disagreements.

The FDC leader also encouraged the party’s remaining members of Parliament to remain resilient and continue advancing the party’s agenda as preparations begin for the 2031 general elections.

The Forum for Democratic Change experienced a sharp decline in parliamentary representation during the January 2026 general elections, with its seats reportedly reducing from about thirty members of Parliament to only nine representatives in the 12th Parliament.

It should be remembered that the party’s decline was further intensified by the emergence of the People’s Front for Freedom, PFF, which attracted several influential FDC leaders, including former Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, leaving the once-dominant opposition party struggling to maintain its political footing and national influence.