Political Showdown in Mityana: Bobi Wine Loyalists Gang Up On Mpuuga’s Darling MP Joyce Bagala – Front Barbie Kyagulanyi’s Close Friend To Unseat Her In 2026

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During a recent sporting event in Mityana South, NUP Spokesperson Alex Waisswa Mufumbiro subtly criticized Mityana Woman MP Joyce Bagala, apparently due to her reluctance to oppose former LoP Mathias Mpuuga.

The event, organized by Francis Zzaake’s proxy politician (Kintu), aimed to challenge Counsel Richard Lumu of DP, perceived as an ally of Bagala. Mufumbiro hinted at Bagala’s declining popularity at Kavule, contrasting her previous media fame from NBS TV.

He suggested that NUP might soon open internal competition for her position, prompting other NUP female leaders to consider challenging her.A photo montage featuring Mityana district Speaker Catherine Nalweyiso Tusuubira and incumbent Woman MP Joyce Bagala, whom Nalweyiso aims to replace, circulated.

Nalweyiso, with greater popularity and leadership credentials, poses a significant threat to Bagala, particularly within NUP and among voters in Mityana. In contrast, Nassali, the defacto Mityana LC5 Chairperson, maintains a more conciliatory stance toward Bagala.

Efforts by Bagala’s supporters, including clerics and opinion leaders, to persuade Nalweyiso to vie for the LC5 Chairperson slot have been unsuccessful. This resistance has subjected her to propaganda and social media attacks, portraying her as anti-NUP for challenging Bagala. Similar attacks target other NUP members challenging incumbent leaders in Mityana.

Amidst the political drama, events surrounding the Mityana North MP Seat have intensified. Councilor Deo Kawuki faced opposition during a football match he organized to bolster his bid for the Mityana North MP Seat. The unruly crowd criticized Kawuki for bad-mouthing fellow NUP leaders and demanded he denounce NUP-elected officials who support Mathias Mpuuga over Bobi Wine.

In another development, Hajjat Sumayah Nakayiza Walusimbi, a political newcomer and wife to Mityana North MP Kibedi Nsegumire’s campaign manager, has entered the race for the Mityana Woman MP Seat. She will contend with Judith Nabakooba for the NRM flag, while Esther Nyanabo, the former Mityana Mayor, shifts her focus to the Municipality Mayoral position.

The dynamics of political maneuvering in Mityana South were on full display during the recent sporting event, where NUP Spokesperson Alex Waisswa Mufumbiro took aim at Mityana Woman MP Joyce Bagala. Mufumbiro’s veiled criticisms hinted at Bagala’s wavering support within the NUP ranks, particularly in light of her perceived reluctance to challenge former LoP Mathias Mpuuga.

The event, orchestrated by Francis Zzaake’s political proxy, served as a platform to challenge Counsel Richard Lumu of DP, who is seen as a staunch Bagala ally.Mufumbiro’s remarks, strategically crafted to resonate with the crowd, underscored Bagala’s diminishing influence, especially in areas like Kavule, where she once enjoyed considerable support owing to her media celebrity status from her tenure at NBS TV.

The insinuation that NUP might soon initiate internal competition for Bagala’s seat has galvanized other female NUP leaders to consider stepping up to the challenge.

The emergence of Catherine Nalweyiso Tusuubira as a formidable contender for Bagala’s seat has added another layer of complexity to the political landscape in Mityana. Nalweyiso’s popularity, both within and outside NUP circles, presents a significant threat to Bagala’s incumbency.

In contrast, Nassali Lugendo, the de facto Mityana LC5 Chairperson, maintains a more accommodating stance towards Bagala, signaling potential divisions within the NUP camp.Despite efforts by Bagala’s supporters to sway Nalweyiso from contesting the LC5 Chairperson slot, their attempts have been met with staunch resistance.

Nalweyiso’s steadfastness in the face of propaganda and social media attacks highlights her determination to challenge the status quo within NUP and Mityana politics at large. Similar challenges confront other NUP members seeking to challenge incumbent leaders in the region.

Meanwhile, the race for the Mityana North MP Seat has intensified, with Councilor Deo Kawuki facing opposition during a football match organized to boost his candidacy. The crowd’s unruly reaction to Kawuki’s criticisms of fellow NUP leaders underscores the tensions brewing within the party ranks. The demand for Kawuki to denounce NUP-elected officials who support Mathias Mpuuga over Bobi Wine further highlights the ideological divisions within NUP.

In a surprising turn of events, political newcomer Hajjat Sumayah Nakayiza Walusimbi has thrown her hat into the ring for the Mityana Woman MP Seat. As the wife of Mityana North MP Kibedi Nsegumire’s campaign manager, Walusimbi’s candidacy adds another dimension to the electoral landscape.

Her candidacy will pit her against Judith Nabakooba for the NRM flag, while former Mityana Mayor Esther Nyanabo shifts her focus to the Municipality Mayoral position, reflecting the fluidity of alliances and ambitions in Mityana politics.

In conclusion, the political dynamics in Mityana reflect the broader challenges facing the NUP as it navigates internal divisions and external pressures. The emergence of new contenders like Catherine Nalweyiso Tusuubira and Hajjat Sumayah Nakayiza Walusimbi underscores the shifting power dynamics within the party and the region at large.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these developments will shape the outcome of future elections and the trajectory of Mityana politics.

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