IGG Betty Kamya Hits Back at Besigye, Lukwago, and Katonga Group Amid FDC Dissolution Row
Kampala, Uganda — Inspector General of Government (IGG) Betty Kamya has strongly criticized Erias Lukwago, Dr. Kizza Besigye, and the Katonga group, referring to them as “Johnnie-come-latelies” who are set to dismantle the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) — a party she describes as a 20-year-long investment.
In a fiery statement posted on her social media platforms, Kamya, a former FDC stalwart, lashed out at the group, accusing them of attempting to destroy a party they had little to do with during its formative years. Kamya claimed that while Dr. Besigye was in exile and the Katonga group was absent, she played a pivotal role in securing the party’s permanent premises in Najjanankumbi.
“I contributed money to buy FDC Headquarters,” Kamya stated, emphasizing her deep involvement in the establishment of the party’s foundation and infrastructure. She accused the Katonga faction, which includes Besigye, Lukwago, and FDC Chairman Wasswa Birigwa, of being opportunists with no genuine interest in the party’s original mission.
This heated exchange comes in the wake of a controversial notice of dissolution of the FDC published in the media by Chairman Birigwa. The publication has ignited internal conflict within the party, with factions pushing for the creation of a new political entity, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), while advocating for the dissolution of FDC.
Kamya’s outburst highlights the deepening rift within Uganda’s largest opposition party, with the Najjanankumbi-based faction clashing with the Katonga group over the party’s future direction. As tensions continue to rise, the FDC, once a unified force against the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), faces an uncertain future, with internal divisions threatening to fracture the party beyond repair.
The ongoing conflict within FDC could have far-reaching implications for Uganda’s political landscape as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections.
