Besigye Appoints Mafabi Leader of Opposition

Sheila Naturinda

25 May 2011

Najjanankumbi — News trickling in indicates that Forum for Democratic Change President Dr Kizza Besigye has after a six-hour meeting with the party’s National Executive Committee at the party headquarters – Najjanankumbi has appointed Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi as the leader of apposition in parliament.

Mr Mafabi, after beating off competition from fellow FDC MPs Mr Abdu Katuntu, Ms Cecilia Ogwal, Ms Alice Alaso, Mr Kassiano Wadri and Mr Patrick Oboi, will replace Prof. Ogenga Latigo who lost his Agago constituency in the general elections.

Reports also indicate that the FDC has selected Kasese Woman MP Winnie Kizza as opposition Chief Whip. The party is expected to make official announcement of the appointments later on Wednesday.

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