National Unity Platform (NUP) officials are reportedly facing a dilemma over the party’s participation in the upcoming fourth Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) Summit and access to about Shs5 billion in party funding.
Reports indicate that IPOD has asked NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, to personally attend the summit as a condition for the party’s participation.
However, NUP is reportedly considering sending Acting President John Baptist Nambeshe instead, amid concerns over Kyagulanyi’s continued absence from Uganda.
Political analyst Dr Lawrence Sserwambala said Kyagulanyi’s physical presence was important because he is the elected NUP leader, while the party has reportedly explored the possibility of having him participate virtually if he cannot attend in person.
NUP has maintained that Kyagulanyi remains outside the country because of security concerns and will return when conditions are favourable.
The disagreement has created uncertainty over NUP’s participation in the summit and its access to the funding, with discussions between the party and IPOD representatives expected to continue.0773997444
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