Key Campaign Messages from the FDC Party
During a campaign event in Soroti City, the FDC Party President Patrick Amuriat Oboi, who hails from Teso, addressed the crowd and emphasized the importance of placing trust in Mafabi. He highlighted Nandala as a committed cooperator and defender of the people’s interests. The event was marked by strong support for Mafabi’s leadership and his vision for the region.
A Message of Unity and Change
Mafabi began his speech by commending the people of Teso for their hospitality and unity. He expressed gratitude to the Bagisu community for welcoming them to the region, stating that this gesture symbolized the shared aspirations of Ugandans. “This is a sign that Ugandans are one people, united by shared pain, shared dreams, and a common desire for change,” he said.
Mafabi then turned to one of the most sensitive issues in the region: the lack of compensation for cattle lost during past insurgencies. He criticized the NRM government for what he called “deception and delay” in addressing this matter. “Museveni is a big liar,” he declared. “He keeps saying every household will receive five cows, but that is impossible. He is just buying time.”
Legal and Economic Reforms
Mafabi referenced a court ruling that mandated the government to compensate the people of Teso, Lango, and Acholi for their lost livestock. However, he noted that the current administration had failed to implement this decision. “Museveni should respect the court decisions. The judiciary has spoken, and my government will implement those rulings faithfully. We shall compensate the people of Teso based on scientific market valuations, not guesswork or political games,” he promised.
He also criticized the collapse of district farm institutes and cooperative unions under Museveni’s regime, which he claimed had plunged the once-productive Teso sub-region into poverty. “When Museveni destroyed farm institutes and cooperative societies, he killed the backbone of this region,” Mafabi said. “We are going to rebuild the agricultural sector, restore farm institutions, and bring back the Teso Cooperative Union that used to empower farmers.”
Agricultural Revival and Economic Growth
Mafabi announced plans to reintroduce cotton growing as a key cash crop and to invest in agricultural research, irrigation, and modern farming technologies. “Agriculture will be the cornerstone of our economic revival. We shall make farming profitable again so that money reaches the pockets of ordinary Ugandans,” he vowed.
Addressing Land Disputes
Nandala dismissed the claims by President Museveni that he sold him land belonging to the Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU). He described it as political propaganda. “Museveni is lying again,” Mafabi said firmly. “I have never sold Bugisu Cooperative Union land to him. That matter is already in court, and the truth will come out. Museveni knows he cannot defeat me politically, so he fabricates lies to tarnish my name,” said Mafabi.
Amuriat emphasized that the FDC’s journey to State House had officially begun on September 29, 2025, when the party launched its national campaign. “We are not here to endorse Museveni as some are claiming. We are here to offer Ugandans a genuine alternative. Mafabi is a man of integrity who commands national respect,” Amuriat declared.
Commitment to Cattle Compensation
Amuriat also reaffirmed the FDC’s stance on cattle compensation, saying the matter remains central to the party’s agenda for northern and eastern Uganda. “The people of Teso have cried for years over their lost animals and livelihoods,” he said. “Our government will ensure that every family receives fair compensation for what they lost. It is not a favor, it is a right.”
He urged Teso residents to rally behind Mafabi and the FDC, saying their unity will send a clear message to the ruling government that change is inevitable.
Final Remarks on Economic Reform
In his concluding remarks, Mafabi reiterated his commitment to fixing Uganda’s struggling economy, fighting corruption, and ensuring equitable distribution of national resources. “We shall fix the economy and put money in the pockets of the people,” Mafabi said as the crowd erupted in cheers. “For 40 years, Ugandans have been promised miracles that never came. Now it is time to return power and wealth to the people who work for it.”