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INFORMATION reaching our news desk, FDC dangerman Ibrahim Kasozi who once served as Makindye East Member of Parliament in the 10th Parliament, has been approached by leading opposition gurus, religious and opinion leaders in Kampala to offer himself for Lordmayoral seat in the forthcoming elections to help change the face of the rotting Capital City of Uganda.
Will this race between counsel Ibrahim Kasozi and Ssalongo Erias Lukwag be a replica of Kafumbe Mukasa Vs Capt. Francis Babu, the ever deadliest election campaign in Kampala Central?
In an improputu meeting held today morning, opposition leaders want to retire Erias Lukwago saying he has overstayed as Lordmayor and therefore has nothing new to offer the residents of Kampala apart from involving himself in useless fights and driving in expensive cars as Kampala rots to the bone every passing day.
Their view is that, Lukwago should go seek a member of parliament seat instead, or else go home and rest!
By press time, our calls to Hon. Kasozi were going unanswered, we wanted him to confirm whether he will stand for Lordmayor in 2026 as requested by Kampala political Kingmakers.
However our reliable sources say, all is set for this generous young man to contest and win this seat and the opposition leaders in Kampala are not about to reverse their move to remove Lukwago from this top job!
“Mr. Lukwago has been lordmayor since 2011. He has messed up the whole capital city. He is fond of useless fights whereas Kampala people more so traders and the informal sector goes through hardships with heavy taxes levied on them. Look at the floods in Kampala, the poor drainage system, the poorly disposed waste and potholes in Kampala. The best from Mr. Lukwago is lamentation and useless tears. Enough is enough, Kampala deserves better, we can’t have more 5 years of Lukwago’s lame excuses. Let’s save our capital city from going to the dogs.” Revealed one of the leading opposition politicians in a crisis meeting held today.
Those who attended this meeting agreed to put up a spirited fight and save Kampala, the heart of Buganda.They urged that since Lukwago is now the president of Besigye’s party, he should be left to concentrate on building their Party, if need be, contesting for president but anything concerning coming back for Lordmayor in 2026 should be forgotten.
ABOUT HON. IBRAHIM KASOZI
Now serving as one of the FDC top leaders, Hon. Kasozi lives an exemplary life. He served with honesty and integrity as Member of Parliament for Makindye East.The Parliamentary Score card depicted him as one of the best Members of Parliament. He didn’t involve himself in any scandals and perfectly served as Chairman COSASE!
Infact the report he made, was an eye opener for government that was losing assets worth billions yearly over Indian Assets.
Back in the constituency, Kasozi was a great lobbiest who evidently supported youth groups, women associations, sports, church and Mosque construction. Most people prefer to refer to him as Mr Performer. Although he didn’t make it back to parliament due to the political wave at that time, Kasozi didn’t leave his constituents. It is on record that he was the first to congratulate NUP man Hon. Derrick Nyeko for winning the elections and through his whole term, Kasozi has not fought Nyeko. Up to date Kasozi Is invited on different functions as a chief guest in the constituency because of his benevolent and Generous spirit.
A man of all seasons and man of the people, Kasozi has never hesitated in standing with his people at a time of need. Many think that, he will be the best Lord Mayor Kampala will ever have.
Kasozi started his politics at a tender age as Dr. Besigye’s Personal Assistant a job he performed to his best.He was a great strategist and is very much remembered during 2006 Besigye’s presidential campaigns, an election many believe that was won by the Rukungiri man.
Kasozi is a political survivor, he was involved in a fatal accident and got a fracture while serving his master, then, Dr. Besigye.
A lawyer by profession, a farmer and a successful businessman, Hon. Kasozi has politically groomed many leaders, bailed out youth, financially supported opposition politicians and he is truly a man of action not words. He is known to be a darling to many opposition figures, very close to Prince Kassim Nakibinge, Archbishop Church of Uganda Dr. Kazimba Mugalu and the Catholic Church leadership.
HARD WORKING: Hon. Kasozi
About two years ago, Kasozi donated a lorry full of Cement to Namirembe Diocese to help in the construction of Mission House. He did the same to Gaba Catholic Parish. Such generous leaders in Kampala, are few.
He is in very good books with Buganda Kingdom and insiders say, him and the Kingdom are really close.
KASOZI, BOBI TIES
The two are great buddies. For starters, whereas the likes of Hon. Betty Nambooze Bakireke tried to frustrate Hon. Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi’s Kyaddondo East MP hopes during a by-election in 2018, then MP Ibrahim Kasozi held a meeting with Bobi and gave him full financial support. Kasozi has never attacked Bobi on any front and Nubian Li normally hangs out with Hon. Kasozi. About why then, Bobi fronted Nyeko against Kasozi in last elections, that will be a story for another day.
But the fact of the matter is, Kasozi and Bobi, are politically brothers of the same father from a different mother.
WHAT ABOUT MP HOPES?
HON. KASOZI: Former MP Makindye East
Although Kasozi originally had hopes for the re- election of Makindye East Member of Parliament in 2026 and his teams were already on ground for kakuyege, the new developments have not left him the same. His camp is already buying the changes and might consider to contest for Lordmayor, a seat he can easily win.
OTHER CONTENDERS
NUP is still at crossroads on who to front for Lordmayor.Rumour has it that the party has zeroed on Nakawa East Member of Parliament Hon. Eng. Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo who once served as Nakawa Mayor.
Analysts say, Balimwezo is good in matters of local government and a great mobilizer but lacks network and funds to drive his move. The religious factor also disturbs him!
Of recent, winning such a big seat in Kampala when you are not a moslem, is like milking a rock! For the ruling NRM, they look as if they are not interested in the seat, true they will front a candidate but as usual, it’s just for accountability. This is a developing story!
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