Moses Nkonge Kibalama, founder of the party now known as the National Unity Platform (NUP), has formally withdrawn his court case challenging the party’s constitution, signalling a move toward reconciliation and unity.
Kibalama, the founding president of the original National Unity, Reconciliation and Development Party (NURDP), which was rebranded as NUP in 2020, visited the party headquarters in Kavule, Kampala, accompanied by former NURDP Secretary General Paul Ssimbwa Kagombe, to make the announcement.
In a brief statement, Kibalama, who appeared frail, emphasised that the withdrawal was motivated by a desire to prioritise party cohesion and national interest. “It is time to set aside past disagreements for the benefit of the party and the country,” he said.
NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya welcomed the development, noting that the party had been affected by prolonged legal disputes but was now ready to move forward.
The withdrawal resolves a legal dispute dating back to 2020 regarding the party’s handover to Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and subsequent constitutional amendments. Political analysts have described the move as a positive step for NUP as it prepares for the 2026 elections.
This reconciliation marks a key moment in the party’s history, reinforcing its message of unity and consolidation ahead of national polls.
