As we wait for the anticipated opposition coalition ahead of 2021 Presidential race to be announced, the youthful People Power pressure group is proving to be the most attractive for individuals vying to take up political offices in the forthcoming elections.
Yesterday was the deadline for taking back nominations forms for whoever wants to be backed by the pressure group. Big-name opposition politicians that include; Muwanga Kivumbi, Medard Ssegona, Seeya Nasser Ssebagala and Francis Zaake have already picked their forms, and they seem ready to challenge fellow politicians in their mother parties.
A series of local celebrities have also picked forms and these include; Jose Chameleone, Khalifa Aganaga, Katongole Omutongole, Mathias Walukaga, Dr Hilderman and Victor Kamenyo among others.
Joel Ssenyonyi, the People Power spokesperson revealed that over 5000 candidates across the country striving to take up different elective offices have picked forms. He said the party administration will keenly vet all candidates and come up with the best contender for each position.
Nevertheless, Ssenyonyi disclosed that People Power will also back capable aspirants in other opposition parties.
“We are all forces of change and we need to work together to displace the regime in every elective position,” Ssenyonyi said.