Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi Crosses from FDC to NRM
Nsibambi’s defection follows a high-level engagement with the NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) /Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, who formally received him and ushered him to the party’s headquarters — a symbolic gesture underscoring the weight of the transition.
A significant shift has emerged in Uganda’s political landscape after Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi, the Deputy President for the Central Region in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, officially crossed to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
Nsibambi’s defection follows a high-level engagement with the NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) /Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, who formally received him and ushered him to the party’s headquarters — a symbolic gesture underscoring the weight of the transition.
Sources within NRM circles describe the move as a strategic addition to the party’s mobilization strength in the Central Region, where Nsibambi has been an influential political actor. His tenure in Mawokota South has positioned him as a recognizable grassroots mobilizer, making his shift particularly notable in ongoing political realignments ahead of future electoral cycles.
While Nsibambi has yet to release a detailed public statement outlining the full motivations behind his decision, insiders suggest the engagement with NRM leadership centered on collaboration, development priorities, and political alignment. His reception at the party headquarters signals an intention to integrate him quickly into NRM structures.
For the FDC, the departure represents the loss of a senior regional figure, potentially prompting internal reflection on cohesion and strategy in the Central Region. Political analysts say such movements are not uncommon in Uganda’s evolving multiparty environment, where alliances and loyalties continue to shift in response to changing political dynamics.
Observers will now be watching how Nsibambi positions himself within his new party, how his supporters respond, and what ripple effects the defection may generate within both camps. The coming weeks are expected to bring further clarification as stakeholders on all sides assess the implications of this high-profile political crossover.
