by Mutongole Benjamin

July 28th 2020.

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is considering three alternative candidates for the party’s presidential flag bearer for 2021 elections after their efforts to persuade Dr Kizza Besigye to contest did not yield anything conclusive.

A source in the party said FDC is now considering Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, the current party president, Mr Patrick Amuriat, and party Secretary General Nandala Mafabi as alternatives.

A source also said Mr Lukwago is expected to be officially unveiled as an FDC member today at a function where the party will announce their roadmap for 2021. Dr Besigye is expected to be the chief guest.

Early this month, Daily Monitor broke the story about the FDC internal and external leaders and members holding talks with Dr Besigye to persuade him to carry the party flag again but he informed them that he cannot participate in the elections under the current Electoral Commission.

The party hierarchy and stakeholders are reportedly still engaged in a final bid to convince Dr Besigye to change his mind and pick nomination forms in a process slated for Monday and Tuesday next week.

“The proposal to look at the other three is on but Dr Besigye is still in the picture. The proposal to take on the other three will only work out if leaders fail to convince Dr Besigye into the race,” the source said.