A High Court ruling has dismissed a bid by the FDC faction based at Katonga Road to block the delegates conference organized by the Najjankumbi faction.
The conference is expected to result in the election of new members to the FDC National Executive Committee (NEC).
Background
The FDC national chairperson, Wasswa Birigwa, along with 27 others, sought a court order to halt the delegates conference, fearing that their positions within the party would be jeopardized.
Court’s Decision
Justice Musa Ssekaana delivered the ruling on Thursday, stating that the application by Birigwa and the other faction members lacked merit and consequently dismissing it.
He argued that the applicants failed to show that they were entitled to a temporary injunction.
Overriding Interests
Justice Ssekaana also emphasized that the interests of the Katonga faction could not override those of the larger FDC membership.
The Katonga faction, which constitutes only 35% of the NEC, was deemed not to have overriding interests compared to the majority of party members.
In Other News
In Bad Faith
The judge further noted that the application for a temporary injunction was brought in bad faith and questioned the timing, as it was filed just two days before the scheduled conference.
Conference to Proceed
As a result of the court’s decision, the delegates conference at Najjanankumbi is expected to proceed as planned, with new NEC members to be elected.
It is anticipated that the members of the Katonga faction currently holding NEC positions may be voted out.
This ruling underscores the ongoing internal disputes within the FDC, with the outcome of the delegates conference likely to influence the party’s leadership structure.
We will continue to monitor developments in this matter.