National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has attributed his presidential election defeat partly to poor mobilisation and internal divisions within the opposition party.Bobi Wine said some NUP leaders focused more on securing parliamentary and other political positions instead of mobilising citizens to turn out and vote in the presidential race.
“I lost the presidential election because many of my fellow leaders in the NUP focused on attaining minor positions rather than mobilising citizens to vote against the current president,” Bobi Wine said.He said the party should have concentrated more on grassroots mobilisation and building strong structures from the village level to increase voter turnout.
Bobi Wine acknowledged that while the opposition enjoyed significant public support, it failed to effectively convert that support into votes at polling stations.He also cited external challenges, including restrictions on opposition activities and alleged intimidation of supporters, but said internal weaknesses must also be addressed
.The NUP leader urged opposition politicians to prioritise teamwork, discipline and national mobilisation rather than individual political ambitions as they prepare for future elections.(For adverts, inquiries news, send us a message on +211929244599)
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