Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona has revealed that he and several other former Democratic Party (DP) members were being pushed out of the National Unity Platform (NUP) long before the controversy surrounding former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga.
Sseggona made the remarks just two days after the party denied him the NUP parliamentary ticket ahead of the 2026 general elections.
He is among the sitting Members of Parliament, including Busiro East MP Medard Sseggona, Makindye East MP Allan Ssewanyana, and Mityana District Woman MP Joyce Bagala, have failed to secure party endorsements from NUP ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
He said the party’s decision to sideline former DP members was further emboldened by the backlash over the Shs 500 million service award given to Mpuuga and other parliamentary commissioners.
“I saw the signs, so I wasn’t surprised by my party’s decision. They called for people to show interest, and I presented my credentials, I know they were the best. I am not bitter; I am actually better. I am not mad at my NUP party, and I have peace in my heart,”hea said.
Sseggona noted that he had been working closely with Mathias Walukagga, the singer who has since been handed the NUP ticket for Busiro East.
“I have worked with my brother Walukagga. The idea, by the way, was to nurture him into a better person who can be elevated. Unfortunately, the process has been hijacked—but I am at peace with it.”
He emphasized that he is not a destructive person, and therefore has no intention of attacking the party or its leadership.
“That’s why I am staying calm. I will not contribute to a debate that destroys my brother Kyagulanyi or contributes to the destruction of NUP and the strengthening of Gen. Museveni and his team.”
Sseggona also questioned why his exclusion has drawn so much attention compared to others who were similarly dropped.
“I am one of the many people who were denied the party card. Why is the fuss about me? This must show you that maybe something went wrong. I would bleed if I lost divine favour, but I won’t suffer if I lost human favour. I am at peace.”
He reminded the public that he has long-standing ties to the people of Busiro, dating back to 2010.
“It’s likely that I was the one who introduced NUP to them. When you say you asked people on the ground, you need to have evidence. Who did you ask? Is he or she a party member? Where does this person live?”
Sseggona added that he holds no personal agenda in Parliament, saying his roles have always been driven by the mandate of the people and the party.
“I have no personal project in the Parliament of Uganda. I am always deployed by various stakeholders—the party and the people of Busiro. Now that the party has made its decision, I am going to consult with the people of Busiro.”
He concluded by expressing disappointment in the party’s internal processes, despite having been among those who helped draft its constitution.
“I was among the people who came up with the NUP party constitution, which highlighted the process of selecting flag bearers only that it hasn’t been put into practice yet.”
